THE DISTRICT 412 LION

LIONS DISTRICT 412 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER JULY 2012

The District 412 Governor Lion Clement Ndala & DG Spouse Agnes pose for a photo with the Lions International Presi- dent Wayne Maiden and his spouse Lion Linda at the Busan Convention in South Korea.

‘Leadership with Efficiency and Integrity’ ‘In a world of Service’

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Editorial Comments 3 From the DG’s Desk Fellow Lions, I would like to welcome you to a brand new Lionistic Year!

4 DG’s Theme & Goal Statements I would like to take this opportunity to thank the District Governor Lion Clement for according me this opportunity to keep you posted of events and activities within our District and beyond. I 5 The Busan Experience would also like to extend my hearty thanks to my predecessor, mentor and friend PLDP Lion Melusi Lusaba for preparing me for this mis- sion. 6 2012 - 2013 Presidential Theme Fellow Lions, the success of this Portfolio de- pends on your input. I urge you all to share with

the District ALL your activities, challenges and 7 Meet the 2012 - 13 Cabinet successes so that through your experiences we can all achieve our mission as LIONS i.e. TO SERVE!

9 Messages from the DG Team I shall endeavor to capture as much of your sto- ries and I possibly can. Your challenge as a Club for this year is very simple — I would like your club to send me a report of JUST 1 activity in 2 10 D412 Leos at the Busan Convention months for publication to the Newsletter, if you can do more than that I appreciate it as a bonus.

ONE ARTICLE IN TWO MONTHS IS ALL 11 Region 2 Workshop I ASK OF FROM YOUR CLUB!

My job would be quite easy if you could provide 12 Lions Club of Dedza is chartered your reports 1) In time (by the 25th of every month) 2) In editable text format e.g. MS Word 3) With good quality pictures 13 Bwaila bails out Orphanage 4) With enough detail about the event or pro- ject or initiative or story

In line with the DG‟s theme, lets show the effi- 14 District Events ciency in our Leadership through the publica- tion of our successes in a world of service!

FELLOW LIONS, LET YOUR SERVICE 15 Featured Club - Lions Club Jubilee ENGINES ROAR INTO LIFE……

Lion Piraishe Mabhena 16 Meet the International President D412 Newsletter Editor

Visit our Website: http://www.e-district.org/sites/412/index.php

Contact the Editorial Team: [email protected]

FROM THE DG’s DESK

Dear Fellow Lions, Lady Lions, Leos and friends, I greet you fondly from my country of Malawi, teeming with the Lake and a new country leadership and a changed flag yet again offering hope for the future! than the other. Winston Churchill said” if we open a quarrel between the present and past, we shall be in With a deep sense of duty, I firstly, congratulate all our new Cabinet danger of losing the future.’ members for accepting the challenge to leading our beloved District We are lions to light the candle not to curse the dark- this lionistic year. Secondly, am so grateful to you lions and all our ness. PDG’s at this defining moment, for the most enthusiastic spirit with which you have welcomed us at the helm of the District. I have been In my goals statement this year, are modest small steps so humbled with your individual pledges across the four countries to but giant leaps for our District not only this year but support me in achieving our goals. beyond . It sums up what I ask of you to turn around Iam grateful that I can rely in the coming months on so many talents our District, appeals to your pride, holds out responsi- and on our great lion leader FDVDG Lion Clever bringing unity to bility and instills a permanent sense of your duty to Li- our team and our enthusiastic SVDG Lion jean. onism and as family. In Busan, South Korea, we just colourfully installed a new Interna- tional President and 760 new Governors marking officially the begin- The old ways will not do. The customary idle debates ning of a brand new era this lionistic year around the globe! The event and ‘lording over’ attitudes by leaders that drive our changed my life. members away must be replaced by quiet attention I bring a personal message of goodwill from our new International to our day- to- day lions roles. The individual club President Wayne Madden to you all individually. His theme ‘In a member is our most important asset and key to our world of Service’ calls on us to maximize our service impact this year potential. Each one must be made to feel important. which connects perfectly with my theme to deliver our service with Are we ready???? Are we up to this serious but simple ‘Leadership Efficiency and Integrity’. challenge to raise our District to the greatest height?? WE ARE!!! Ever since Melvin Jones and colleagues sat in that Lasalle Hotel in So Lions, start your engines as the crowd begins to cheer Chicago in 1917 to map out Lions, the flame of service that they lit has in anxious anticipation of the start of the race which shall since engulfed the world. But the world is changing everyday and as need our entire team of 1,191 lions members to reach lions, we are placed with a set of challenges to ensure the vitality of the our goal of 1,750. flames in our communities. The heritage of our proud service is in our To this end, we as your leaders, pledge to bear any bur- hands. den, to meet any hardship, to support hardworking lead- ership and to oppose our detractors to ensure the suc- Today, our District stands at a crossroads once again. We have taken cess and prosperity of our beloved District. over in July, 2012, with our District numbers slipped back to 1191 (59 members less to secure our District status). We must prove all I WELCOME you all fellow Lions to this new Lionis- over again that we can! tic year 2012-13 of fun & fellowship and ask that you re- The good news, fellow lions leaders, is that it is easy to make the dedicate yourselves in your various service roles as numbers and further increase them because we have the greatest po- you HIT THE GROUND RUNNING! tential in our district if only we stick to the goals I have set before you through Kindest Regards Dedication + preparation + implementation + teamwork = Excellence. Clement Michael Kasense Ndala; MJF District Governor Efficiency and Integrity in leadership from club, zone, region to DG team is critical to this effort.

We are a team that must work in unison whilst fulfilling individual roles. No one leader or member in our team is more important

DG’s Theme & Goal Statements

DISTRICT GOVERNOR THEME

„LEADERSHIP WITH EFFICIENCY AND INTEGRITY‟

„Leadership with efficiency and integrity‟ theme coinci- dentally ties in with IP theme to make a difference in our community of D412 to achieve our membership and ser- vice goals and to expand our service.

The District Governor calls on cabinet officers and club leaders at every level to be pro-active and efficient in ad- ministration and service activities. It recognizes potential in each and every lion leader.

Leaders at every level must think out strategies for their roles devise formulas and be effective change agents for - Encourage/organize family, Women, student and Special Inter- the clubs they look after; visionary in club extension. est membership recruitment and raise awareness on the benefits of lions membership The task at hand of elevating our district requires Integrity in actions and finances, stamina, endurance, and careful - Proactive „Leo to Lion‟ Conversion: On- going. planning to succeed. -Identity potential new club organizers and provide char- ter guidance. Arrange extension training workshop on request. MEMBERSHIP AND NEW CLUB GROWTH PLAN -Encourage Zone based events to promote membership recruit- New Clubs 10 x 20 Members = 200 ment to be addressed by DG/VDGs/PDGs.

(Mozambique=1, Malawi=3,Zimbabwe=3, Botswana=3) -MMR Assistance: Encourage zone chairs to assist weak clubs to fill and submit MMR of any club that fails to submit WMMR : New Members in Existing Clubs 270 every month.

Leos Graduating to Lions 15 -Encourage zero drops of members : July, 2012 and Decem- ber,2012. For any drop you have to make, bring a new lion to Reinstated Members 15 replace.

NET GROWTH TARGET 500 -Promote effective orientation plans in all clubs, zones & regions including use of Club Excellence Process at all District Gover- ADMINISTRATION OF CLUBS/ZONES/REGIONS nor‟s Advisory Committee Meetings [zone].

New Clubs / Charter Members -Encourage and Implement LCI dues remittance instalment plans Membership Growth -Provide re-organisation support at zone level for status quo Retention clubs and Ensure number for such clubs is small because of improved activity level. Status Quo & Dropped Clubs & Members (Strategies to -Undertake Certified Guiding Lions Training and Certification minimize loss) in each country and Support Certified Guiding Lions and Club Organisers. +1 / +20 CHALLENGE: Sensitize small clubs to increase their membership to minimum of 20 and for all clubs with -Encourage Clubs to undertake LCI Global Action Service 20+ members to add a minimum of 5 new members Campaigns including ‘Reading Action Programme’.

- „each member bring a new member.‟ - Each Club to have at least one Leo Club, those with more than one to be recognised. - Encourage/Organize Club Membership Committees in each club - Zone chairs to include reports on Leos in cabinet reports

-Organize and encourage Branch membership

The Busan Experience

My Unforgettable Leadership Experience at Busan, South Korea By DG Lion Clement Michael Kasense Ndala, MJF.

After the farewell hugs to our children at Lilongwe International Airport, for DGE Spouse Agnes and myself, it was a long whole night flight across the Middle East, the Gulf, India, China and eventually landing on that far away island of South Korea.

It was a landing/opening of an awesome new lions experience that would change our lives in lions. As we stepped out of the Immigration into the wel- come parlour of Busan Airport, Agnes and I were welcomed with singing and ululating female lions of Korea complete in traditional regalia and later every- one jostling to pose with us. It was home immediately on sight of the lions lapel pins and regalia stealing the show including in the coach and on arrival at the ho- tel. The meeting and welcome of DG’s from around the world was tear shedding. We all had similar experi- ences and anticipation to share. The one week DGE seminar before convention was the deepest experience of commitment to leadership Above: DG Spouse Agnes at ladies function in lions as LCI went about inculcating in us confidence for our impending senior responsibility and assured us of all-round support on any aspect of our job with resources distributed. Especially awesome was the bonding between us the 750 DGE’s from around the globe; the call for us to be friends and comrades not only in our year but throughout our lives, from Viet- nam to Germany, China to Canada, Malawi to USA, India to Russia. My heart went out to the female lions leaders from my District 412 when I interacted on my DGE seminar desk with my team mates of the only two Governors from Russia, both female. Warmly invited me and DG Spouse Agnes to Moscow for their convention to share the D412 experience. So humbling!

Then there were those evening invitations to national cocktails and then finally the Africa maiden reception before the crowds of 55,000 lions started surging in from across the globe for the parade and convention. DRC Congo proposed that D412 carry the first ever ‘United Africa Banner; it was such an honour to us. The highlight was the activities associated with the Outgoing and Incoming Presidents, changing of the Guard! Outgoing planted 13 million trees and the Above: Proceedings at the International Convention incoming rolled out plans to enhance literacy rates in underdeveloped parts of the world especially Africa. We will talk more about this in the coming days.

So, as Agnes and I left Busan, back to that long whole night flight on that huge and comfortable state of the art Boeing 787 to Addis and finally to Lilongwe, ‘We Had Come, Seen and Conquered’. As your Governor, I now faced the future of our lead- ership tenure with confidence, cemented by inspired DG spouse, total LCI personal support and connec- tions to fellow DG’s around the globe. More importantly, we were changed lions leaders, the realization that our mission was not to prepare us for ‘our year’, no, but for a lifelong responsibility of lions leadership service and lasting lions relationships across the globe.

(For more pictures of the Convention, see our D412 Above: After a hectic convention, District Governor Website) Clement Michael Kasense Ndala and DG Spouse Agnes celebrates induction with outgoing President Win Tam

2012 - 2013 PRESIDENTIAL THEME

In A World of Service

The Reading Action Program (RAP)

MEET THE 2012 - 2013 CABINET

District Governor - Lion Clement Michael Kasense Ndala

Immediate Past District Governor - Lion Frances Palmer (Honorary Committee Chairperson New Club Extension )

1st Vice District Governor - Lion Clever Mugadza ( LCI& D412 Events; District Finance Committee Chairman)

2nd Vice District Governor - Lion Jean Mathanga (District Membership Extension/Retention Chairperson)

Cabinet Secretary - Lion Willie Dhandlala

Cabinet Treasurer - Lion T.K. Ramkumar

Assistant Cabinet Secretaries Assistant Country Treasurers: Botswana - Lion Lynette Leroux Malawi/Mozambique - PDG Lion Faisal Karim Malawi/Mozambique - Lion Thoko Njoloma Zimbabwe - PDG Lion Charles Rickwood (Bulawayo) & Bothwell Nyajeka (Harare)

REGION CHAIRPERSONS Botswana - Lion Brian Le Roux Malawi /Mozambique - Lion Johnny Somba Zimbabwe-North - Lion Eric Musesegwe ZONE CHAIRPERSONS (BOTSWANA) Zimbabwe -South - Lion Maurice Nyamuda Botswana - Lion Martha Mothobi Zone 4A - Lion Baboni Masalagae (Francistown, F/Town Jubilee, F/Town Nyangabwe, F/Town Tati, Tonota)

Zone 4B - Lion Vivek Sobti ZONE CHAIRPERSONS (MALAWI) (Selebi Phikwe, S P Mokomoto, Serowe, Mahalapye Central, Maun Greater) ZONE 1A - Lion George Chirombe (Blantyre, Limbe, Chichiri, Nchalo) Zone 4C - Lion Lilian Sebina (Gaborone, Lobatse, Molepolole, Jwaneng) ZONE 1B - Lion Edward Mbesa (Zomba, Liwonde , Mangochi)

ZONE CHAIRPERSONS (MOZAMBIQUE) ZONE 1C - Lion Francis Zande ZONE 1F - Lion Mario Candido (Mchinji, Salima, Kasungu, Bwaila) (Tete, Maputo, Beira)

ZONE 1D - Lion Elsie Mituka (Capital City, New Century Lilongwe, Dedza, Mtunthama) NORTHERN ZIMBABWE Zone 2A - Lion Moses Mukoyi ZONE 1E - Lion Willie Mbowe (Rusape, Mutare, Mountain Dew, Nyanga, Rusape) (Mzimba, Mzuzu, Karonga) Zone 2B - Lion Caleb Jera (Harare, Harare West, Marondera, Mabelreign, University of Zimbabwe, Karoi) DISTRICT ACTIVITY CHAIRPERSONS

Zone 2C - Lion Bothwell Nyajeka Constitution, Legal Affairs & Protocol, Public & In- (Nora Valley, Hatfield, Harare City, Gwebi, Harare-Phoenix) ternational Relations -Lion Maureen Barrett

Zone 2D - Lion Robert Marapira-Kwekwe District GMT Chairman - PDG Ray Sibanda Assistant GMT Country Chairpersons (Kadoma, Kwekwe, Redcliff, Sebakwe) Botswana – Lion Sylvia Muzila Malawi – Lion Johnny Somba SOUTHERN ZIMBABWE Mozambique- Lion Mario Candido Zone 3A - Lion Jonathan Ruhukwa (Chiredzi, Triangle, Masvingo, Zvishavane) District GLT Chairman - PDG Lion T. Ramkumar Assistant GLT Country Chairpersons Zone 3B - Lion Jonah Suela (Gweru, Gweru New Century, Shurugwi, Gweru, Malawi – PDG Lion Faisal Karim Mkoba) Zimbabwe-PDG Dr Pateson Mapanda Mozambique-PDG John Silva Zone 3C - Lion Bev Wood District Trainer - Lion Vimla Ramkumar (Matopos, Bulawayo, Khumalo, Mzingwane)

District LCIF Chairperson - PDG James Honold Zone 3D - Lion Thomson George Dube Malawi / Mozambique - Lion Khumbo Kalua (Hwange Lwendulu, Vic Falls) Zimbabwe - Lion Bothwell Nyajeka

Nominations Committee Chair - PDG James Honold Members : PDG Lion Dr Sayana, PDG Lion Dr. Pateson Mapanda, PDG Dhiru Anand

MEET THE 2012 - 2013 CABINET

DISTRICT ACTICITY CHAIRPERSONS Environmental Affairs, Cultural and Community Activities - Lion Mary Dambanemuya Region 4 - Lion TBA Malawi/Mozambique - Lion Herbert Thumpwa

Health (Diabetes Awareness and Action; Cancer, Sight/Hearing/HIV AIDS) - Lion Alva Senderayi. Region 1 - Lion Alister Munthali

2013 Convention Convenor - Lion Alister Munthali

Medic Alert - PDG Mike Molyneux Region 1 - Lion Aggrey Mfune Region 4 - Lion Grace Sethlare

District Alert - Lion Moses Tivatyi Region 1 - Lion Emmanuel Chinunda Region 2 - Lion Vimbayi Chatima

ICT & Website Manager / Newsletter Bulletin / Information - Lion Piraishe Mabhena Region 1 - Lion Joel Chisenga

Women and Family Membership Development - Lion Dr Patricia Mapanda Malawi - Lion Rose Kubwalo Region 4 - Lion Tshidi Serema Mozambique - Lion Anna Candido

(Substance &Alcohol Abuse, Human Trafficking, ,Care for the Aged). - Lion Cynthia Maweni Region 1 - Lion Alick Asedi Region 4 - Lion Bogosi Magogwe

Service for Children/Street Children Program - Lion Lynette Leroux Region 1 - Lion Joice Mulenga Region 2 - Lion Elsie Fungai Davies

Leo Programme - Lion Jona Machaya Region 1 - Lion Doreen Mponela Region 2/3 - Lion Ronald Munjoma Mozambique - Lion Anna Candido Leo District President - Leo Takudzwa Zvobgo

LIONS QUEST - Lion Meera Chandra Region 1 - Lion Venu Pillai Region 2/3 - Lion Moses Mukoyi

Peace Poster - Lion Fidelis Harry Malawi - Lion Kenneth Malema Botswana - Lion Vimla Rankumar

Tail Twister / Youth Camp & Exchange, Opportunities for Youth, Youth Service Volunteering, Speaking & Essay Contests) - Lion Andy Gibson Region 1 - Lion Doria Chipiri Region 4 - Lion Fanny Matimba

TO ALL THE NEW DISTRICT LEADERS FOR 2012 - 2013,

“A journey of a thousand mile starts with a single step” - Mao Tse-tung

“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance” - Samuel Johnson

MESSAGES FROM THE DG TEAM

“The secret to success is consistency of purpose.” - Benjamin Disraeli

“Successful people tend to be more suc- cessful because there are always thinking about their successes. “ - Brian Tracy

“LEADERSHIP WITH EFFICIENCY & INTERGRITY”

MESSAGE FROM THE SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR MESSAGE FROM THE FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Lion Leaders, Fellow Lions; Fellow lions it really is my greatest pleasure to write in this first issue of our newsletter as your First Vice First and Foremost, I would like to sincerely thank you all for District Governor. It fills me with great humility to giving me the opportunity to be part of the District Gover- finally accept that you, the lions of District 412 have nor’s Team to serve our District in 2012-2013 Lionistic Year. really entrusted me with the responsibility of serving in I do not take your confidence and trust in me for granted. your District Governor Team for 2012-13. With humility, I embark on this journey as your Second Vice District Governor. Our District Governor Lion Clement Kasense Ndala has demonstrated his visionary leadership by selecting As an Assistant in the Administration of the District and as a the theme” Leadership with Integrity and Efficiency” Representative of the District Governor, I will work to further as his theme for 2012-13 for without the right leaders our District Governor’s Vision and Theme for the year which I of high ethical standards, integrity and who work with believe as a team we will be able to accomplish and ulti- efficiency we cannot guarantee the success that our mately improve the District Operations. district rightly deserves. As your Cabinet Officer responsible for Membership and Re- The goals have been set, all of us as the support system tention, I urge you to invite more people to be Lions, to part- in the district have now got to get ourselves to work ner with Leos on projects and to nurture young people, our almost immediately. The district has struggled over the most precious resource. Most of all, resolve to care for fellow last few years with membership numbers failing to Lions like family members. The strength of our association is reach the mandatory district strength of 1250. This a result of warm relationships among Lions. The more we year we implore you all to do what we know you are care for one another, the more we will retain our members capable of doing and bring those numbers back and we can be proudly a fully fledged district. Remember as and serve together effectively. Robert Louis Stevenson says “Don‟t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant” I am sure we will all “Hit the ground running” looking for a new member or getting back the lost. What goal are you In my portfolio as the LCI& D412 Events; District setting for yourselves? What contribution are you going to Finance Committee Chairman for this Lionistic year I make towards the growth of our District? Kutt Thomas once will strive to keep you abreast of all LCI and District said and I quote “I feel that the most important step in Events so that we will together steer our ship to the any major accomplishment is setting a specific goal. success that our district governor has set to achieve. This enables you to keep your mind focused on your goal. And of the many obstacles that will arise while Leadership with Integrity and Efficiency requires that you are striving to do your best” end of quote. we communicate always and work together and I look TOGETHER, WE CAN, TOGETHER WE WILL ACHIEVE MORE forward to outstanding service to our communities at local level throughout the district. Lion Jean Mathanga M.J.F. Lion Clever Mugadza Second Vice District Governor, 2012-2013 First Vice District Governor

ZIMBABWE LEOS IN BUSAN

Left: Participants of the Leo Lion Summit Conference in Busan, South Korea

The Midlands State University Leo club participated in the 95thLeo-Lions Club International Convent which was graced by Leos and Lions from the global community, a total of 55 629 members and indeed it was an honour for us to represent our District.

The purpose for this International Convention was to bridge the gap between African based university clubs and Euro-Asian based ones. Furthermore, this was a noble opportunity for cultural exchange programs and social networks that we believe will enhance and educate the Leos as well as effectively and positively empower our District 412 with innovative humanitarian and community based projects.

The club is proud and greatly honoured to inform you that it won the following award; Participation Certificates Above: An estimated 10,000 Lions from over 120 coun- Team-Work Award (presented with lapel pins) tries, many in native dress, marched along the Haun- And to the greatest achievement, 2 members were elected daeThe parade route covered a distance of 1.6 km. into the Leo Club Program Advisory Panel; Leo Takudzwa C. Zvobgo- Leo District 412 President Leo Regnald Mutizwa- Leo District 412 Secretary Lion Paul Mupfiga - Lion Representative for District 412

This advisory panel represents all Leos across the globe and advises them as situations arise and it is the link be- tween Leos and Lions on the International level. The pur- pose of the Leo Club Program Advisory Panel is to provide Leo and Lion panellists with an opportunity to represent their respective constituents in matters which affect the Leo Club Program. The panel acts in an advisory capacity with Lions Clubs International as it evaluates issues related to the program. Items which impact the program are pre- sented to the Lions Clubs International Board of Directors for consideration and final approval. Letters of appoint- ment will be sent by 30 September as this is for the two year term beginning October 1, 2012 and ending Septem- ber 30, 2014. Above: Leo Takudzwa, Leo Reginald & Lion Paul Mup- Yours in Leoism, figa With Past International Director, Lion Kay Fukushima

Leo Reginald Mutizwa (Leo Distrisct Secretary) Leo Takudzwa C. Zvobgo (Leo District Prsident)

REGION 2 COOL WORKSHOP

The first Region 2 Leadership workshop for REGION 2 ZIMBABWE NORTH EASTERN ADDRESS this Lionistic year was convened at Harare Children ’ s home by Lion Eric Muse- I greet you all fellow Lions for gathering to this important meeting where we want to sengwe, the Region Chairperson. position ourselves as Lions Leaders for this coming term of office. The purpose of this meeting is to begin the year on one chord. The workshop ran over 2 days i.e. 14-15 Musically a chord is the harmonious sound of July 2012 and was attended by members three or more musical notes. And harmony is the pleasing quality of musical notes com- from the following Clubs; Harare City ( the bined together. And i believe as Region 2 hosts ) , Harare West, Harare The Phoenix, Zimbabwe North Eastern we have the capacity and ability to sing to- Marondera, UZ Campus, Redcliff, Sebakwe, gether a Lions harmonious song. Of cause our song title will be “leadership, efficiency and Integrity in service” our 2012-13 theme. Kwekwe, Karoi & Chiredzi. As Region Chairperson I am looking at us working and consolidating in three key areas namely: Retention and Extension of our membership, 31 Lions in total attended the schools of Restarting and starting new clubs and Increasing LEO Clubs. instruction which were rolled out by a faculty As we retain our membership let us embrace enthusiasm, integrity, comprised of the following members; PDG passion and energy to drive our clubs and zones. Remember that medi- Pat Mapanda ( FDI ) , FVDG Clever ocrity (i) lack of drive and (ii) the silo mentality chases away members. More importantly let us not be resistant to change. As men and women Mugadza ( SLLI ) , Region Chairperson of integrity: coach, guide and motivate your members. As leaders let us Lion Eric Musesengwe ( SLLI) , D.A.C Lion supervise and see success in our clubs, zones and the region as a whole. In the process let us observe the Ethic and Philosophy of Lion- Jona Machaya ( SLLI ) , PLPD D.A.C Lion ism and the result is that we will enjoy the bigger picture of “WE Cynthia Maweni, D.A.C Lion Dr. Alva SERVE”. Some of our clubs are going through difficult times. This is when our mental and emotional resilience is required. Difficult times Senderayi & D.A.C Lion Piraishe Mabhena. require discipline and emotional strength to succeed.

In this Lionistic term let us agree that “Better is not good enough but The faculty touched on various topics in- the best is yet to come”. Let us always have a two way communication cluding the following; The 2012—13 Presi- approach to improve efficiency. dential theme; 2012-13 DG ’ s theme, Club As Region 2 – Zimbabwe North Eastern let us understand and compre- Excellence process, LCI Grants, Roles of hend that Nothing is as strong as team spirit. Finally in assuming your positions you have undertaken an important leadership role in President, Secretary & Treasurer, The District 412. Leadership Resource centre, Mentoring, e- Lion Eric Musesengwe Clubhouse & Setting Goals. Region 2 Chairman

WORDS OF WISDOM The journey of life is not about being right or

Participants pay attention to the International Presi- pretending that you know it all- its about learn- dent‟s theme presentation. ing and growing every step of the way. We can learn from successes –our own as well as that of others but we can learn even faster from our failures and of those around us. The key point, no doubt, is 'keep learning'

THE DEDZA CHARTER

THE DEDZA LIONS CLUB CHARTER IN PICTURES

Top: IPDG Frances conducts the Induction Ceremony of the Dedza Lions Club Charter members.

Left Above: Lion leaders IPDG Frances and PDG Faisal Karim join other Lions to cele- brate the chartering of the new Club in Ma- lawi.

Left: Lions enjoy and endure the march to mark positive growth in the Lions family.

LIONS OF BWAILA BAIL OUT ORPHANAGE

PICTURE ABOVE shows President of Bwaila Lions Club Lion Herbert Thumpwa presenting various items including ce- ment and foodstuffs to Dzando Administrator Mrs. Kisa Mwambira at Njewa village, off Mchinji road on Saturday. Looking on [left to right] are Lion Dr. Phylos Bonongwe, Event Convener & club secretary Lion Thoko Njoloma, District 412 Gover- nor Lion Clement Ndala, Lion Mike Nkhata, Lion Olive Chikankheni and club treasurer Lion Tapiwa Kafumba witnessed by the orphans of the village whose shelter was disintegrating.

DG CLUB VISITATION - BLANTYRE LIONS

The newly appointed District Governor made his first Club visit to Lions Club of Blantyre, the first Club to be chartered in Region 1.

He also took this opportunity to induct a new member Lion Zunzo Mitole of National Bank of Malawi.

In the picture ABOVE: The DG inducts Lion Zunzo into Lionism assisted by Convenor, Lion Vikesh Vanzara and PDG Francis Mphepo.

LEFT: PDG Mphepo hands over a membership certifi- cate to the newly inducted Lion.

“In the arena of human life the honours and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action.” - Aristotle

FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS

AUGUST EVENTS KWEKWE IS NOW 50!!!

Dear Lions, Lady Lions & Leos 16 - 19 August 2012, Regional Lions Leadership Institute, I am pleased to confirm invitation to you all ,and through you our zone chairpersons, to each and every Johannesburg, South Africa Lion of the District to 50th Year Golden Anniversary celebrations of Kwekwe Lions Club on Saturday 25th August. 24 - 25 August 2012, This is a very auspicious occasion not only to the club DG ’ s Handover Ceremony & but the whole District and vindication of its proud service heritage. There will be parade, project presen- 1st Cabinet Meeting & tations, lions training session, and dinner. This prom- Golden Jubilee Celebrations for Kwekwe Lions Club, ises to be unforgettable experience full of fun and fellowship and learning. Kwekwe, Zimbabwe Kwekwe is one of the most beautiful cities of Zim- CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES babwe with mild temperatures and smiling people.

The Programme will be circulated by Kwekwe Club Mvurwi Lions Club: 08 August 1968 in due course who will warmly welcome their visitors and ensure that this weekend is really outstanding in Kwekwe Lions Club: 23 August 1962 every regard. Gaberone Lions Club: 23 August 1970 There will be a Cabinet changeover the preceding Mzingwane Lions Club: 29 August 1973 Friday. Blantyre Lions Club: 26 August 1960 Please start preparing early for attendance of these exciting ceremonies and organizing the Combi‟s! I LIONS CLUB OF KWEKWE strongly encourage you to be part of these special events on the weekend of 25th August. Lions Club of Kwekwe was chartered by Salisbury Lions Club (Now Harare City Lions Club) on the 23rd of August 1962. I look forward to seeing as many lions as possible to

support our colleagues on this happy occasion and Some of the Past Presidents of Kwekwe include the following; also to witness the DG Handover ceremony. 1986-87 Trevor Haines; 1993-94 Harish Naran; 1994-95 Tim Phiri; 1997-98 Johnson Ron Churu. 2006-07 The late Victor Mapanda; Joe Phiri, Tim Phiri; Robert Marapira and the current president In Lionism with efficiency and integrity, Shuvai Phiri. DG Clement Ndala

The 3 signature projects for Kwekwe Lions Clubs are; The Paediatric Ward at Kwekwe General Hospital,Rugare Old People's Home in Amaveni, Kwekwe and Mary Ward Children's Homes for orphans.Recently part of Mary Ward Children's Home was gutted by fire and clothes, beds, food among other items were destroyed. Lions Club of Kwekwe is actually appealing for dona- tions in cash and kind for the upkeep of these children. Most of the children are teenagers.

Some of the Club‟s achievements include; A bursary fund and holding of quiz competitions in high schools. The club built a footbridge in the suburb of Newtown, Kwekwe and currently maintains it. The club also donated a TV, decoder and satellite dish to the Children's ward and a 20L tea urn. The club took part in tree planting and received a banner patch from the International President as well as a certificate.

Lion Cathrine Marapira

LIONS TURN WASTE INTO RECREATION

Lions Club Jubilee have successful completed their first project for this Lionistic year.

They undertook a sponsored walk some two years back and raised funds to develop and landscape the land outside a clinic to build a park and play area for the kids. The place which was lying for a long time as a waste land has now turned into a beautiful play ground and a park for the recreation of patients. The park was handed over to the Hospital Superintendent of Nyangabgwe Referral Hospital, Dr.Sinvula on 23rd of June 2012.

This function was well attended by Lions representing all the Lions clubs in Francistown, some staff from the IDCC clinic and NRH hospital and PDG Lion Dr. Sayana.

Mrs Jatan Patnaik President - Lions Club Jubilee

MEET THE INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT

Lions clubs international recently ended its 95th Interna- tional Convention in THE CITY OF Busan, South Korea where among other engagements a new International

President was inaugurated together with District Gover- nors from around the world.

Wayne Madden, of Auburn, Indiana, USA, was elected president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 95th International Convention, held in

Busan, Korea June 22-26, 2012.

President Madden is an insurance agent and a certified insurance counselor. International President - Wayne A. Madden

In addition to his Lion activities, President Madden has been active A member of the Auburn Lions Club since 1984, Presi- in numerous professional and community organizations. dent Madden has held many offices within the associa- President Madden and his wife, Linda, also a Lion and Progressive tion, including club president, zone chairperson, region Melvin Jones Fellow, have two daughters and five grandchildren. chairperson, state council chairperson and district gover- nor. In addition, he is a past president of the Indiana Lions

Foundation. He served as a District Governor-elect Semi- nar faculty member five times and as Campaign SightFirst

II sector coordinator for Multiple District 25.

In recognition of his service to the association, President

Madden has received many awards, including the 100%

Club President Award, Life Membership in the Associa- tion, the Senior Master Key Award, four Extension

Awards, an International President’s Leadership Medal, nine International President’s Medals and the Ambassa- dor of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association bestows upon its members. He is a Charter W.P. Woods

Fellow, a Kentucky Colonel, a Duke of Paducah, a Helen

Keller Fellow and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In 2008, he was recognized for his humanitarian service by the governor of Indiana as a Sagamore of the Wabash, the highest honor the governor can bestow.