SIGNATURE PROJECT FOR LY 2011/2012 LAUNCHED BY PWANI CLUB

Convenor: Lion Rizwan Qadri

Pwani Club President: Lion Sara Qadri

Orphanage Matron: Mama Kulsum Yusufu

Orphans: 52 (2.5 to 16 years of age); Home Officers: 5

Cost of 3 Acre Land: TShs12,370,000.00

Cost of 200m2 Building and works: TShs34,500,000.00

Donors: Well wishers from UK, Lion Fehmida Chaudhary, Lion Rizwan Qadri and Pwani Lions

Project Details:

The Orphanage is a registered body working from a rented premises at Tandale Kwa Tumbo. 

The organisation has procured a 3 acre plot at Vikawe, Bunju ~38kms Dar es Salaam.

Pwani Club joined a consortium of well wishers from the UK to carry out construction of an Orphanage to house 52 orphans and 5 staff. This was duly approved on 12th December by Pwani Club Board as a Signature Project. Convenor Lion Rizwan appointed to oversee and supervise all activities. The Club carried out architectural and engineering design. Construction Contract signed with Meki Engineering Limited.

Project Status:

Construction began on 15th December. The 1st Phase: Premises construction to be completed by 1st of March 2012. The 2nd phase: Purchase of furniture and equipment for the facility by 1st April 2012

The 3rd Phase: Make the Centre self reliant. This will include  setting up poultry and self-subsistence farming within the plot by 31st May 2012.

Club Statement:

The Club looks forward to make the orphans feel at home through provision of modern housing and self reliance schemes that will make them independent. This will also include educational support at nearby schools. On successful commissioning, Pwani Club is planning to hold Sight First and medical Camps periodically at the Orphanage so that nearby residents of ViKawe can benefit.

The club proudly presents this project to District 411B as a fulfillment of one of its ardent goals.

CS LION MANISH'S MESSAGE TO WELCOME 2012

Dear Fellow Lions and Leos,

Greetings from the District Secretariat - Arusha. As you all are aware and must have even read the LIONS magazine November 2011 Issue, the back inside page clearly shows the following words "Help Alleviate Hunger".

Yes fellow Lions this is our next Global action campaign to relieve Hunger wherever possible, starting with our neighbourhoods serving the underprivileged/orphans and disable.

I request you to plan events during the Month of January 2012 by distributing food.

For your kind information, I have here forth attached some of the guidelines which will assist you to plan and carry out the activity. Any club that will carry out at least 2 food distribution camps in January will receive 200 points Bonus from the District.

I would also like to inform you that in January 2012 our District 411B will be hosting the Africa Regional Quest Programme from 6th to 8th at the New Africa Hotel in Dar-es-salaam. Lions participating at this event will comprise of two members from each country - that is the District Governor and District Quest Chairperson.

In addition to that, I would also request all clubs to register for the Africa Conference in Kinshasa which will take place from 3rd to 6th Feb 2012.

Also do please start sending your registration for the 9th MD 411 Convention destined to take place in Entebbe, Uganda. Early Birds pay only 140$.

MJF Birthday is on 13th Jan 2012. It would be advisable for all clubs to celebrate the event together and add a STAR by giving 2 MJF to the District. Bonus 200 points for Grabs for each New MJF added to the District 411B.

I wish you all a Prosperous NEW YEAR 2012 and GOD Bless.

Yours Friendly in Lionism

Lion Manish Chavda

Cabinet Secretary,

MD411B.

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Take Action "NOW"

During December and January, we invite you and your club to join Lions around the world to help relieve hunger.

• Organize projects that mobilize your club members to make a difference in your community – by helping those who don't have enough to eat.

• Visit The Global FoodBanking Network or Feeding America for volunteer opportunities near you. If your local food bank does not have volunteer opportunities available, you may wish to consider other service projects such as preparing and delivering food baskets to families in need or planting a community vegetable garden.

Campaign Resources

Use the following resources to plan and promote your "Relieving the Hunger" Global Service Action Campaign project.

• Call to Action Flyer: Get an overview of the "Relieving the Hunger" Global Service Action Campaign – and ideas to jumpstart your project.

• Planning Guide: Use this step-by-step guide to organize your very own "Relieving the Hunger" project.

• Project Ideas: Review ideas you and your club can use to participate in the campaign.

• Food Drive Project Sheet: Use this project sheet to organize a food drive to alleviate hunger.

• News Release: Send a news release to local media to help publicize your "Relieving the Hunger" project.

KAMPALA LIONS HOST BANQUET TO HONOUR DG VISIT TO THEIR CLUBS - CITY, HOST, COSMOPOLITAN, NEW CENTURY, CENTRAL AND NORTH.

MCC/PDG LION SHEM BAGEINE CLIPS A ROSE AS DG LION SATISH SHARMA LOOKS ON

DG LION SATISH SHARMA CLIPS A ROSE ON FVDG LION KIWANUKA'S SUIT.

LION MANANURA BECOMES MJF

"YES IT IS INDEED A HONOUR AND I THANK YOU ALL FOR GIVING US ONE MJF," SAYS DG LION SATISH SHARMA

DAR LIONS SOLIDARITY AT RC OFFICE

The picture was taken when the Dar Lions gathered at Regional Commissioners office to give out donations for the flood victims.

MWANZA VALENTINE CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH PATIENTS OF SEKOU TOURE HOSPITAL

Dear Lions,

Greetings.

Lions club of Mwanza Valentine members celebrated Christmas at Secu Toure Hospital Mwanza along with members of Rotary club of Mwanza, Indian Expatiate Association and Leo Club of Mwanza on 26th December 2011.

We visited more than 250 patients and  gave Fruits, Bread, Biscuit, Juice, cakes, soaps and Mosquito nets  to everyone.

I thank each and every participating member and the donor. Special thanks to those valentine members who participated in this activity. Their devotion is extremely commendable. RC Lion Jashmina Mistry also joined us in this celebration.

Please find the attachments for the photographs.

 

Thanks and regards

Lion Pushpa Shekar

President

Lions club of Mwanza Valentine.

 

PWANI LIONS JOIN HAND IN FRATERNITY FLOOD RELIEF ACTIVITY

Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Pwani on 26th December 2011 joined the fraternity to carry out Flood Relief Activity for those affected by the recent torrential rain.

The venue was at DSM Regional Commissioner’s Office.

Lions in attendance were: ZC Lion Zahira and Lions Larry, Pushpa, Rafiq, Munira and Natu

The members were accompanied with 4 ladies from Mahila Mandal.

Time Spent: 12 hours

Total amount spent: TShs500,000

PDG/PMCC Lion Safdarali Jaffer in his speech said Lions of DSM fraternity were complimenting government effort to assist victims of the flood that occurred from 21^st of December. The Lions were sympathetic to what had happened and prayed for early recovery from this mishap.

RC Mr. Said Mek Sadick said in his speech that he appreciated the support from Lions and accepted the items on behalf of the victims. He confirmed proper distribution and requested more help for the school children who required books and uniforms.

RC Hyderali Gangji mentioned that they have brought this aid from DSM Lions Fraternity which comprises of 8 Clubs. He also mentioned that LCIF had committed humanitarian support for the victims as well.

Report by

Lion Munira

Asst. Secretary

MZIZIMA LIONS REPORT ON THE FLOOD RELIEF ACTIVITY

Five members of Lions club of Dsm  Mzizima joined  many other members of the fraternity in donating food, soap and water on Monday 26th of Dec. At around 11.00am the lion members gathered at the Regional Commissioners office in Ilala with the noble intentions of  providing relief to the victims affected by the recent floods which have claimed more than 40 lives and made thousands homeless. 

Most of the victims have lost all their belongings and in the process putting them to unbelievable hardship.

After handing over the canter filled with the items to the centralised collection center amidst various government leaders,members of the press and the general public. The Regional Commissioner in his short discourse did praise the Lion members for their contribution towards this disaster.The process had been planned well in advance under the Regional Chairman involving all the clubs. 

Some of the Lions also personally witnessed the conditions prevailing for these unfortunate people. We pray that more aid is forthcoming and also hope that more Lions involve themselves in such activities to help the the needy in the true sense. The Lion members departed after the distribution was complete at around 12.30 PM. Mzizima's contribution 1 million TShs out of the total which was around 3.2 million TShs.

Report by 

Mustafa Kudrati

Sec Mzizima

1VDG KIWANUKA WISHES HAPPY 2012 TO ALL LIONS

To all Lion Leaders and fellow Lions,

My Dearest Friends,

2011 has been a year of trials and tribulations; achievements, breakthroughs and victories.  But as 2011 draws to an end we all look forward to celebrate new beginnings, goals and plans; hopes and dreams.

This is a season of new beginning that provides fresh opportunity to revitalize our noblest dreams and aspirations and to go forward with renewed faith in our potential to achieve them. It is a time to visualize strongly the positive changes we want to make in our lives and blessings we want to share; for it is out of the power of thought every worthwhile accomplishment is born.  Let us consciously choose to draw out the best in ourselves and others.

I wish all of and your families a blessed holiday season and a New Year full of joy, good health and peace.

Remain blessed,

Lion J. W. Kiwanuka

1st Vice District Governor - 411B

Relieving the Hunger in Africa

At this time of year it is even more appropriate than usual that we focus on our core commitment as Lions -- to provide hands-on service to those in need. One of the best ways we can do this is by participating in Relieving the Hunger, the Global Service Action Campaign taking place now through the end of January. Here in Africa, we see the face of hunger more clearly than those in many other parts of the world. We see it in the calamitous famines that have afflicted parts of our continent and we see it in the faces of hungry children in our own communities. At this time of year, when so many people are celebrating holidays, it is especially difficult to be without enough food to eat. The message of joy in all of this is that we, the 20,000 Lions of Africa, can do something about it. All we need do is believe that we can make a difference and act accordingly. The close of one year and beginning of another is also an especially good time to rejoice in our accomplishments, reflect on what we might have been done better and make our plans for the future. For a Lions Club, this may include conducting a community needs assessment to identify areas of special need and to make sure that our clubs' service projects are relevant and effective. Be sure to use the Service Activity Report to report on service projects. Doing these things will help to make Africa -- our Africa -- a better, happier place. They will also help the Lions of Africa grow in size and status so that we may do even more and better service in the years to come. We wish you happiness, peace, prosperity and a year of fruitful service in 2012. Sincerely, The Africa Steering Committee, PID Manoj Shah, Kenya, Chair PID HOB Lawal, Nigeria PDG Ali Habour, Algeria PDG Hastings Chiti, Zambia PDG Norbert Bationo, Burkina Faso PDG Robert Fowler, South Africa PCC Alexis Vincent Gomes, Republic of Congo IPDG Abdou Moukite, Morocco PCC Rajinder Sembi, Kenya

THE AGONY OF THE DAR RAINS! BY LION SHABBIR JAMNAGERWALLA

The Rains started in a lazy stanza,

Which the Darians took for granted,

And eclipsed into a heavy downpour,

That paralyzed the whole Dar scenario,

The ensuing hours were full of pathetic moments,

Where the citizens were full of grief and difficult times!

Lightning was felt everywhere with small children crying in fear,

Heavy rains came continuously through the night and day,

Engulfing the streets and the homes with Water,

The waters gushed through all the small valleys,

Carrying with it all that came in its way,

The People, the Households and the Animals were not spared,

The Vehicles and the Bridges were all attacked in frenzy,

The roads and the Drainage were of no use at all,

Because they were blocked with garbage and filth,

Soon the Water came into the Houses and the Farms,

Emptying its wrath till they were all submerged,

People started crying and dying in Waters,

When there was no rescue coming from anywhere;

Children were seen atop their parent’s backs,

Others on floating doors and furniture,

Yet others were on cows paddling through muddy waters!

The Christmas caravan was indeed bogged down,

Frantic people were seen crying and sobbing,

Hysterically searching for their loved ones,

Their households and possessions all lost in these few hours,

Coldness gripping their very souls,

Hunger enveloping their misery,

Their lives in ruins and their livelihood at stake!

Almighty Allah, we earnestly pray to YOU,

We plead YOU to comfort these desperate people,

And give them patience to settle back into their normal lives,

Yes, these Rains brought havoc to all the Tanzanians!

DAR LIONS ASSIST FLOOD VICTIMS

Some of the flood victims are returning to their houses despite a warning by Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Saidi Meck Sadik that the government will not be responsible for any problems they may encounter. The RC also announced that the number of deaths had climbed from 38 to 40, as of yesterday.

Speaking in the city yesterday when receiving aid for the victims, Sadik said it is a pity that some people were returning to their former houses despite being warned of the possibility of there being more floods. “Whoever returns to their houses by force should know that the government will not be responsible for whatever happens to them,” said Sadik.

Mr. Sadik received relief supplies of rice, beans, flour, sugar, cooking oil and water as well as washing soap worth 3ml/- from the Lions Club.

Statement by Region Chairperson Lion Hyder Gangji

On behalf of our District Governor Lion Satish Sharma I take this privilege of Congratulating the clubs in Region A for  the excellent activity undertaken jointly by the Lions fraternity of Dar es salaam on Monday, 26th December, The cooperation, fellowship and solidarity deserves  lionistic praises. I personally wish to express my sincere gratitude to you all for this remarkable activity.

The donation items were handed over to the Regional Commissioner's office and were received by the Regional commissioner Mr.Said Sadiq in the presence of 40 Lion Members from the fratenity. Lion Safder Jaffer PMCC/ PDG  handed over the items on behalf of the Dar fraternity.
 
At this juncture i wish to recognize the efforts  of Lion Mustafa Qudrati  the Club Secretry Mzizima for assisting in purchasing donation items and arranging transportation and  Lion Zahira Patwa ZC for collecting the pledge money and arranging the event with the Regional Commissioner's office. The collection of donations is open and can be handedover to your club treasurer or ZC Lion Zahira Patwa

Once again thanking you all for your timely action , efforts and support which resulted the success of this activity.

With Lionistic gratitudes,
Lion Hyderali. Gangji
Region Chairperson
Region A

LIONS CLUB OF ARUSHA NEW CENTURY CELEBRATES XMAS AT MOUNT MERU HOSPITAL

Members of the Lions Club of Arusha New Century on the 25th of December made  donation of food packets at the Mount Meru Hospital.

A total of 258 patients benefited from this activity. The food items in the packets included (MILK / BREAD / BISCUITS / WATER / CAKE / JUICE / SWEETS / FRUIT / SOAP / TOOTHBRUSH AND TOOTH PASTE).

At this event 5 members participated with the presence of Lion Manish Chavda -Cabinet Secretary who was disguised as Father Christmas. Lion Manish distributed sweets and chocolates to the children at the Hospital.

Report by

Lion Simranpal S Ghattora

Club Secretary.

Providing Hunger Relief in Africa: Status Report by Lion Hemant Patel

Oak Brook, Illinois, USA. Lions Clubs International Foundation is supporting Lions in Africa in providing famine relief through an emergency grant for US$75,000 to help support refugee camps. These camps deliver humanitarian aid directly to those in need, including vulnerable children and women. LCIF had previously granted US$15,000 to help with the procurement and distribution of food and other necessities. Lions have provided more than eight tons of relief supplies.

Lions in neighboring countries are quickly responding by providing aid. Lions have formed a Lions Relief Team to coordinate emergency relief efforts and are collaborating with the Red Cross, UNICEF and other relief agencies in Kenya. Lions are also beginning to work with organizations in Ethiopia.

"The week of August 22, 2011, Lions of Kenya went to the affected areas to distribute our second emergency relief supplies. Lions from Nairobi and other volunteers went into the far North Eastern Regions and also managed to go into Somalia under Military escort to give out food relief and drinking water. It took our Lions, under the dynamic Leadership of Lion Irshad Sumra two days to get there and spent two days giving out vital supplies," said Past International Director Manoj Shah from Kenya. "We have finalized our next relief activity with UNICEF, which is targeted at providing for the special needs of more than 6,000 affected mothers and children at the Dadaab refugee camp on the border of Kenya and Somalia. Fourteen Lions will travel to this area and carry out this relief activity hands on."

Lions are helping the most vulnerable, who are children in the area of Northern Kenya and Dadaab, which is the largest refugee camp for the Somalia victims. Lions from Ethiopia are also assisting in the relief efforts. Dadaab, a camp designed for 90,000 people, now houses around 440,000 refugees, and approximately 1,000 more are arriving each day.

Somalia is experiencing the worst drought in 60 years, resulting in dehydration and famine. According to the United Nations, 3.2 million of the 7.5 million people in Somalia are in need of immediate lifesaving assistance. Already more than 29,000 children under the age of five have died.

Lions around the world are helping, and LCIF has established a designated fund, Aid for Africa 2011, for Lions wishing to support these efforts. 

Some examples of Lions generous giving to LCIF in support of this effort include:

• Lions in Kenya have raised an additional US$10,000
• One Lions club in Germany has pledged US$7,100
• Swedish Lions are donating US$143,000 from their Swedish Lions Catastrophe Fund. Lions in Sweden are mobilizing, raising funds on the streets. Lions also worked with the largest evening newspaper in the country, Aftonbladet, for a free ad and mention among organizations helping in Africa.

A YEAR OF GENEROSITY - LION SID L. SCRUGGS III, CHAIRPERSON LCIF

Dear Lions, 

As 2011 comes to an end, it is a time to reflect on our many successes during this year. Last year our Foundation was able to help millions of people around the world. Our Lions Quest program has grown to six more countries, now totaling 69 countries, and is reaching more than 12 million children around the world. Our SightFirst program has expanded to include new program areas, such as education, rehabilitation and research. Our partnerships have increased, including a record donation from the Gates Foundation to help us fight measles. We have helped rebuild lives following some of the worst natural disasters in recent history. These are just a few of the numerous highlights in the past year.

It is because of your generosity that LCIF is able to expand to meet even more needs worldwide. Last fiscal year, donations were up by 40 percent. I am excited to tell you that through the first four months of this fiscal year, our donations are up an additional 62 percent, from US$15.1 million to US$24.1 million. As a result, many more people worldwide are benefiting from your kindness and humanitarian service. Nearly 1 million people will benefit from the grants awarded at the October board meeting alone.

This coming year promises to be another remarkable year. I look forward to sharing with you additional successes in the new year and thank you for your continued support.

Serving together today for a better tomorrow,

Sid L. Scruggs, III

Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation

MEMBERSHIP IN UGANDA TO BE BOOSTED BY FALL OF 2011

MEMBERSHIP MEETING HELD ON MONDAY, 21^ST NOVEMBER 2011 AT KAMPALA CLUB.

Members Present:

1.       S. Sharma – DG

2.       S. Bageine – PDG / MCC

3.       P. Ndyarugahi – PDG/ Dist. GLT Coordinator

4.       J. Kiwanuka – 1^st VDG

5.       G. Mwesigwa – Zone Chairperson – Zone ‘7’

Dear Fellow Lion Leaders,

Greetings, at this meeting it was resolved and agreed that:

1.     Lion Shem Bageine wil check on his Calendar and plan to visit Membership and Extension targeted areas in Uganda to get New Clubs and/or open the clubs which were closed in the previous Lionistic Years.

2.     It was established that following clubs can be brought back – Busia, Mbale, Bugiri, Koboko, Kumi and Mukono; MCC, 1^ST VDG and PDG Polly to visit. It is my humble request that after the Festive Season this exercise should immediately start.

By copy of this email I remind our 1^st VDG Lion Kiwanuka that Fort Portal, Bushenyi and Yumbe clubs needs urgent attention for further help. Please join me into strengthening these clubs.

In addition to the above listed I have formed a Team of following Lion Members from different areas to assist us in this task:

1.       Irene Komunda - Z.C – Zone ‘5’

2.       David Baligeya – President Iganga Club

3.       Paul Waiswa – ZC – Zone ‘9’

4.       Dr. Martin Engulu – Soroti

5.       Peter Ejem – RC – Region ‘E’

6.       Alfred Andima Oyo – Arua

7.       Godfrey Adroa – Arua

8.       Joan Ndamira – President Mbarara Club

9.       Dr. Mercy Ntangaare – RC Region ‘D’

10.   Noah Poya – Arua

11.   Herbert Tugume - ZC

12.   Vensar Baryomu  - ZC

Before the 2^nd Cabinet Meeting to be held in Mwanza on Saturday, 18^th February 2012 we must be able to report positive achievements on membership.

Wishing you all the best in your Lionistic endeavours,

Sincerely,

Satish Sharma

DG 411B