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PU 101 DEAD LINE IS 15TH MAY 2013

Dear Club Secretaries, 
Please note that the deadline for submission of PU101 is 15th May 2013. 
You need to log in online, enter new officers for LY 2013/2014 then go to Reports for enabling PU 101 completed form in pdf format. The copy should them be submitted to the Cabinet Secretaries.
Regards
Riz

Grants Approved April 1-15, 2013



Emergency Grants Approved April 1-15, 2013: 
2 Grants Approved, Totaling US$20,000

Brazil, District LD-5 
$10,000 for flood relief

Macedonia, District 132 
$10,000 for flood relief

Grants Approved at the January 2013 Lions Quest Advisory Committee Meeting: 
15 Grants Approved, Totalling US$904,818

Brazil, Multiple District LB – Lions in MD LB received a US$100,000 grant to expand Lions Quest to schools in four new cities, reaching approximately 6,000 students. Lions will host four workshops for 90 participants.
Brazil, District LC-5 – A grant of US$25,000 was given to Lions in District LC-5 to conduct two workshops for 51 teachers. This will bring Lions Quest to 16 schools in two new geographic areas, positively impacting 2,150 students.
Brazil, District LC-6 – Lions in District LC-6 were given US$25,000 to conduct one Lions Quest workshop for 35 participants. Through this workshop, 471 students will be impacted. This project has the participation of 18 Lions clubs.
Brazil, District LC-8 – Lions in District LC-8 received US$25,000 to bring Lions Quest to a new area of Brazil through one training workshop held for 40 participants. Approximately 550 students will benefit from this training.
Brazil, District LC-11 – A grant of US$25,000 was given to Lions in District LC-11 to expand Lions Quest through two workshops to both public and private schools. Approximately 280 students will benefit from the workshops, which will train 34 participants on program implementation.
Colombia, Multiple District F – A grant of US$99,778 was given to Lions in Multiple District F to expand Lions Quest throughout Bulgaria. Lions will host 9 workshops, which will train 270 new teachers on how to implement the program into schools in 9 new schools, serving 9,450 students in three districts. Lions will also implement a Lions Quest database for improved data collection and evaluation, and use it as a tool to promote Lions Quest.
Indonesia, District 307-A1 – A grant of US$90,000 was given to Lions in District 307-A1 to conduct nine workshops that will train at least 225 teachers. This will expand Lions Quest to four new regions of the country, benefitting more than 2,250 students.
Italy, Multiple District 108 – Lions in MD108, Italy, received a US$100,000 grant to Conduct 20 workshops. These workshops will train 700 teachers at 100 schools, benefitting 7,000 students. Lions will also train and certify three local trainers, and print 30,000 copies of Lions Quest materials in Italian. Finally, Lions will develop a Lions Quest Italy web portal for data management and use it as an evaluation tool for the program.
Liberia, District 403-A2 – US$25,000 was granted to Lions in District 403-A2 to train 120 teachers through three workshops. This will allow Lions Quest to be implemented in six schools. Lions Quest will be taught to more than 4,500 students in these schools.
Nigeria, Multiple District 404 – Lions in MD404, Nigeria, were given US$25,000 to adapt the Lions Quest curriculum to the Nigerian educational environment and print materials locally. Lions will also organize a Training of Trainers (TOT) workshop to establish local trainers this year. Finally, Lions will conduct 10 workshops to train approximately 350 teachers from 10 private schools on program implementation.
Philippines, Multiple District 301 – A grant of US$100,000 was given to conduct 16 Lions Quest training workshops in the Philippines, MD 301. A total of 160 teachers and 32 facilitators will be trained. These staff members will serve 80 public schools in eight Lion districts over the course of two years.
Romania, District 124 – Lions in District 124, Romania, received US$25,000 to conduct three Lions Quest workshops for 65 teachers from 12 schools. These workshops will benefit approximately 2,200 students.
Tanzania, District 411-B – A grant of US$100,000 was given to Lions in Tanzania to expand Lions Quest to 300 more schools in 19 states. This will create a Lions Quest presence in nearly all of the Tanzanian states. Lions will conduct 19 workshops to train 650 teachers, and allowing Lions Quest to impact 12,000 Tanzanian students. The workshops will be conducted in Bucharest, Sibiu, and Timisoara to reach German schools in three different geographic areas.
Togo, District 403-A2 – Lions in District 403-A2 received US$40,340 to translate and adapt Lions Quest training and program materials into French for the Togolese culture. Lions will also conduct a two-day workshop to train 20 teachers and five Lions on the program. The implementation of the pilot program will benefit 300 students.
Uganda, District 411-B – A grant of US$99,700 was given to Lions in District 411-B to conduct 20 Lions Quest training workshops, which will train approximately 700 teachers in 100 schools. This will impact more than 10,000 students in a two-year period. Lions will also work to strengthen and increase the program’s visibility to enable Lions to seek government and corporate support.

REGION D COVERING MOROGORO, TANGA, MOSHI AND ARUSHA SHOWCASE THEIR ANNUAL NEWSLETTER



10th MD411 CONVENTION IN NAIROBI .... COUNT DOWN HAS BEGUN




As you are all aware, the 10th Multiple District 411 Convention is being hosted by District 411A in Nairobi from 2nd – 4th May 2013. All preparations are in place by my team and rest assured this Convention which has been themed “A Decade of Togetherness” will be most memorable and exciting for all participating delegates.
With only 3 days left before we all converge for one of the biggest events in our Lions District Calendar, it is my sincere request that you start encouraging as many members from your clubs to register for this event. Many clubs have already registered some members but we are requesting for more participation so that my team can make all the necessary logistical arrangements to make this convention as comfortable, enjoyable and educative for you. Please send us your registrations early.

Looking forward to your support in making this convention successful. . 

LION SHEHZAN LUHAR
District GMT Coordinator
10th MD411 Convention Chairperson 

Sunday, April 28, 2013

Kampala Cosmopolitans Plant 200 Trees at Golf Course

The Lions Club of Kampala Cosmopolitan planted 200 seedlings of trees in the Kampala Golf course thus fulfilling the Protecting our Environment campaign. The planting of trees was a major drive to keep the golf course in a suitable way as it was being degraded by  the environment. The activity was carried out in March '13

ENTEBBE LIONS DONATE DUSTBINS TO TOWN COUNCIL - KEEP ENVIRONMENT CLEAN


Entebbe Lions Club in February 2012 donated 8 dustbins to the Town council, clothes and food stuffs to an orphanage and planted trees to commemorate the DG’s visit. Dg Kiwanuka commented that the activity will proudly represent out initiative to keep the township clean.



Friday, April 26, 2013

Lions Club of Mwanza Valentine Plant Trees ---- Protecting our Environment Campaign

Valentines received request from a high school located in Pasiansi area, Mwanza for some trees. They planted trees in the school premises and care taking is done by students. Students learn about trees, fruits and its importance by practically being and growing with it.

The Club donated around 25 plants which included Ashoka, papay, neem, rose, gauva and some other as per their requirement. Club appreciates efforts put by Lion Sheerin and Lion Wahida who coordinated with school for this activity.




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Wednesday, April 24, 2013

DISTRICT OFFICERS FUSE YOUTH, WOMEN AND WOMEN MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME AT A MAIDEN SEMINAR HELD IN JANGWANI SECONDARY SCHOOL

On 23rd April 2013, District Convenor for Youth Outreach, Camps and Exchange Programme Lion Zahira Patwa and her Chairperson Lion Shenaz Norey (TZ) as well as District Chairperson on Women Membership Development and Participation Lion Nimira Gangji fused their ideas to carry out a robust seminar at Jangwani School. The audience comprised of 150 Form V students and the topics were:
  1. Hygiene
  2. Nutrition
  3. Who are Lions
  4. Formation of Alpha Leo Clubs
Speakers were:
  1. Ms. Husna Rajab, Environmental and Health Promotion Specialist from Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
  2. Lion Rizwan Qadri, Region Chairperson for Region D

The students were well informed on the importance of personal hygiene and nutrition as well as on Lionism. Lion Zahira and Lion Nimira explained on their respective roles and importance of community services. They also explained on the need of training students to become good citizens of tomorrow. The Lions gave to the students sanitary pads, deodorant, powder, juice, cakes and snacks.

Also present were:

  1. Lion Shakil Ansari - District Chairperson on Community Services and Cultural Activities
  2. Lion Sara Qadri - District Chairperson on Peace Poster Contest
  3. Lion Shabnam Khan
  4. Lion Maria Farhan
  5. Teacher Rabia - Teaching
  6. Teacher Gaudencia - Academics











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Monday, April 22, 2013

PMCC/PDG LION MAJID KHAN CONFIRMS FRATERNITY SUPPORT TO BRING 12TH MD CONVENTION TO DAR - 2015/2016




PMCC Lion Abdul Majid Khan won support for members from Dar fraternity to host the 12th MD Convention in the city of Dar es Salaam. "I am excited with your support and will stand tall to advise the Governors Council to be held in Nairobi that Dar Lions are ready to stage the Convention," said Lion Khan.

96th LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 5TH TO 9TH - PLEASE REGISTER

PU 101 DEADLINE 15TH MAY 2013



Dear Lions, please ensure that your club fills on-line PU 101 forms and submits the report to DG office on urgent basis. The DG Elect will use the information therein to prepare his District Directory. Your assistance will be of immense value to all of us.
For Club Secretaries who may need help, please CALL.


URGENT!  YOUR 2013-2014 LIONS CLUB’S OFFICER REPORTING FORM
Lion Secretary: Reporting newly elected club officers is extremely important to ensure that the new officers receive the information and material they will need for the coming year. You may report the new officers using the MyLCI Web site or by mailing a printed form to International Headquarters and your District Governor (deadline May 15). Mailing instructions follow.

Changes in club officers during the fiscal year should be entered in MyLCI or sent to International Headquarters and your District Governor.


Mailing instructions:
a. Send one copy to International Headquarters using an envelope on the
following address:
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL
300 WEST 22ND STREET
OAK BROOK, IL 60523-8842 USA
E-mail: stats@lionsclubs.org
Fax: 630-706-9295
Phone: 630-468-3830

b. Send one copy to your District Governor.

c. Alternatively, next year officers can be submitted via the MyLCI Web site.
http://mylci.lionsclubs.org

PWANI CLUB EXTENDS ITS RAP PROGRAMME TO KIJICHI AND BWAWANI PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN TEMEKE DISTRICT

On 21st of April 2013, Pwani Club donated 600 books to benefit 2,000 pupils of Kijichi and Bwawani Primary Schools in Temeke District. The activity was an extension of Lions most revered Reading Action Programme that was carried out in presence of Teacher Blandina and 3 pupils from Aga Khan Primary School, the Principal donor of the books. The pupils were selected to read out paragraphs from the books and to ensure that the reading habit is cultivated further.

The exercise confirmed that there was a need of reading exercise in order to increase fluency and confidence.

The Headmaster Mr. Paul Njembe confirmed that the books would be stocked in their library and each pupil would be given an opportunity to borrow. At the same time  each class would carry out reading exercise on daily basis. The Chief Guest Councillor and Chairman of Temeke Education Authority Hon. Abel W. Tarimo praised the donation and remarked that the assistance has been very valuable to the school. Councillor Hon.Anderson Chale  appreciated the continued assistance from Lions Club to schools in Mtoni Kijichi and ensured that a new Library for the District would be built for the purpose of RAP.










CONVENOR LION NIMIRA SINGLES OUT LADIES FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION PROGRAMME IN HER EFFORT TO BOOST WOMEN MEMBERSHIP GROWTH IN TEMEKE DISTRICT

District Convenor for Women Membership Development Lion Nimira on 21st of April carried out Poverty Alleviation Pilot Project to support 10 needy ladies from Mtoni Kijichi in Temeke District.
She advised that by assisting this 10 ladies with soap powder and charcoal, they will be able to carry out petty business to make theme independent  She promised them continued support for 6 months. In turn, the ladies promised to run their petty business and report back so that they could form a group to provide the same assistance to 10 more ladies from the same area.
Lion Nimira took support of Teachers from Kijichi primary School to assist them. 
The project is in wake of extending Lionism to remote sub-urban areas where Lion Nimira could gradually get ladies who would be able to form a branch club that has a motto of helping needy ladies from their community.

IPDG PRAISES CLUBS THAT ATTENDED ZONE 10 , REGION D ZONE MEETING HELD IN TANGA

The 3rd District Governor's Advisory Committee Meeting  was held at Ras Kazone Club on 20th April 2013. This meeting was attended by IPDG Lion Satish Sharma as well as RC Lion Rizwan Qadri.

The ZC Lion Juzer Sachak beam with pride on the high level attendance and requested that clubs be motivated so that they can readily perform. Members present also requested for expedited communication flow from District Office so that they are kept well abreast of requirements. 

RC Lion Rizwan informed on the Action Plan drawn out by PID Lion Dr. Manoj Shah and requested that each club grows to register 5 new members. The clubs were also asked to attend the MD Convention to be hled in Nairobi from 2nd to 4th of May 2013.

IPDG Lion Satish appreciated the robust role of Region D Clubs and requested that they carry out joint activities. He praised the recently held Mega Health Camp that was held in Korogwe wherein Tanga. Morogoro and Kibo clubs joined hands with Pwani and Amani clubs from Dar.



Tuesday, April 16, 2013

ZC LION YUSUF DALAL JETS OFF WITH 3RD ZONE 8 DG ADVISORY MEETING AT SHAHI DARBAR

DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S 3RD ADVISORY ZONE MEETING 
DISTRICT 411B, ZONE CHAIRMAN, LION YUSUF DALAL
REGION C, ZONE VII WAS HELD ON 14TH APRIL 2013 AT 11:00AM,
SHAHI DARBAR  DAR ES SALAAM

Saturday, April 13, 2013

MOUNT MERU ARUSHA WALK FOR SIGHT INITIATIVE ON 12TH MAY 2013


MZIZIMA CLUB AND ROTARY CLUB SHARE HEARING CONCERN




POST ADVERT NOTE:
The Hearing camp started smoothly at Buguruni Deaf School in Buguruni, Malapa in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday 16 April. The camp was officially opened by the Mayor of Ilala Municipality  Hon. Jerry Slaa. 
More than 850 children's and adults were screened since the camp started and more were expected in coming 2 days.
Special hearing machine and medicines were provided free to those who who had hearing problem and other services were offered by the Doctors from United States and United Kingdom.
8 members of Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima including Region Chairman Lion Salim Sulemanji and Zone Chairman (Zone VIII) Lion Yusuf Dalal visited the camp and gave their services.
The camp is organised by Starkey Hearing Foundation of United states and Sound Seekers of United Kingdom with partnership with Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima and Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam.
The school is situated in Buguruni, Malapa behind Lake Oil Shell.
Lions Club of Dar es Salaam Mzizima has donated TShs 1,000.00.00 towards the camp.