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The Centralite 2016 Hi guys Ii think the picture right next to this word best describes what the feeling of this magazine is. When you think back to all the child prodigies and musical greats. The music didn't just define them but it sets them ablaze and in turn our hearts burned within us. You don’t smash the guitar at the start of the show, you do it when people have clapped and their palms hurt. You do it when people start throwing shoe laces and roses (amongst other things) at you. That’s the moment when the corner picture makes sense. I recently had to answer the question which any fool can ask never endingly and leave any wise man stoned. Why? Perspective is what I had when I could answer why every- thing else is manageable. Editor utgoing OPresident’s Message Wow Rotary Year 2015-2016 is over already… unbelievable. It has indeed been a rollercoaster year for the Rotaract Club of Harare Central. When we started the year the first thing that came to my mind was membership, membership, membership. How are we going to do this I asked myself, but as we look back at this awesome year Harare Central has a membership that has gone strong in leap and bounds. I would like to say to all those who pulled their socks to keep the club running, give yourself a pat on the back. ‘Being a Gift to the World ‘is not exactly an easy thing but I am sure if all of us look back, we were a GIFT to someone. The memories in Harare Central never seem to fade; where do I start, Kariba some of us got to camp for the first time, Mazvikadei some of us got to cook for the first time however the greatest of all was the teamwork that was shown this year, yes we had our squabbles but guess what we came out stronger. As we enter the new year let’s build on this momentum for this beloved club and I sincerely wish our incoming president, the best Vice President a very much fun filled successful year. I was a Gift to the World hope you were too…. ncoming President’s Desk I Fellow Rotaractors, I'm most humbled by the confidence you have shown in me and all the other members who have been se- lected to be the board members for the year 2016-2017. I would like to thank you for awarding me the opportunity to be Presi- dent of the most prestigious club in the district, Rotaract Harare Central! To all those who have been selected, I would like to let you know that the titles that have been given to us do not make us kings and queens, but simply mean that we now have to take a greater share of responsibility. Our work in Rotaract does not change, what we joined Rotaract for is what we continue to do but the only difference now is that there is no more room for excuses. We all know that Rotaract is a voluntary organization and our success thrives on one thing only: commitment. To volunteer is to commit and this means giving your time and skills to a cause. We have come together to take action in our communities, to develop our leadership and professional skills, and to have fun. So the question we should be asking ourselves is what am I doing to achieve the above, rather than what has the club or the leadership done. We all have our part to play and the most important thing we want from you is your word. Great projects always start with a word because if no one says anything, then nothing gets done. Every member has an equal say to what can be done. The club needs you to contribute your ideas but above all, you also need to participate in developing those ideas into real life projects. Fellow Rotaractors and friends, as we face the year ahead of us, I invite you to be part of the history that we are going to make as the Rotaract Club of Harare Central. Our work is tough, but as good friends, we will face the tides together. We want to continue growing our mem- bership and this responsibility is upon us all. We all have friends, at work at church and at our homes. It is our duty to identify the people we believe to share the same vision as ourselves and invite them to be part of this great fam- ily of Rotaract. If every member is to bring in one new member this year, our membership will not only double but the impact we have in our communities will be greater too. We all know our strengths and interests, it's high time the world benefited from those, step forward and let the club know about what you can do and together, we can change the world! Professional Development and International Understanding Professional development was at the heart of the committee and its meetings were the epitome of this. Introducing us to a spectrum of young professionals who are working hard in the community and making strides in their careers and professions. It highlighted both developing within ones profession and how talent can open doors. Though the height was its grooming session. When you wake up and the whiskers are trimmed, you know you have been turned into a professional. Their work however was greatest on social media revamping the central website and giving it a make-over, it now has a bold new look and is regularly updated. Add a twitter page to that and we have a voice on all platforms. It went further to introduce the Heads Up, a fortnightly bulletin updating the club on all the things fresh in the club. The digital footprint of the club has spread over the past year and the continued use of these platforms will open great doors. On the international front, by maintaining the RCHC Movember page we have managed to reach out and connect with a British club over and above the Australian link. Though work now need to be put in to develop our international relations and make the project and any other that we endeavour bigger and bolder. Looking to the future it should be noted that Rotaract gives us the platform to meet new friends but apart from that, it helps expand our professional networks and to those who exploit these opportunities, Rotary is the beginning of successful careers. An important step for every Rotaractor is to find themselves a Rotarian mentor, someone who not only guides you through the activities of Rotary but through whatever profession you are in. One important thing to note is that no Rotarian will come looking Rotaractors to mentor, it is your own responsibility to find a suitable mentor in Rotary and the place to start is a Rotary meeting. The new year beckons and the committee is raving its engines ready to concur the challenges that lay ahead. With a bold mandate and fresh ideas it seems the words of The Notorius BIG sound out to them “the skies is the limit just keep on keeping on.” Fun Facts On Malawi and Mozambique Did you know? Some of the scenes from Blood Diamond starring Leonardo Di Caprio was shot in Maputo. Malawian men generally prefer wear- ing slacks rather than walking shorts, as the latter are regarded as a piece of clothing worn only by school children. Central cookery Mozambican Peri -Peri Chicken Ingredients 3½ – 4 pound chicken cut up Salt and pepper to taste 1-teaspoon chicken bouillon (optional) ¼ cup olive oil or more ¼ cup chopped onions ¼ medium red pepper 1 fresh jalapeno peppers, coarsely chopped, seeds removed 1 fresh chili pepper or more coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon salt plus more to taste. 3-4 garlic cloves Juice of I medium sized lemon (adjust to taste) 4 large basil leaves 1-2 tablespoon fresh oregano ½ cup coconut milk Instructions Blend red pepper, jalapeno pepper, chili pepper, garlic, basil, oregano, and onions in a food proccesor or blender. Add olive oil, coconut milk to facilitate blending. Then mix in smoked paprika, lemon juice black or white pepper and coconut milk. Adjust for salt and seasoning. Refrigerate and use when ready. You may make this a day or more ahead of time. Trim chicken of excess fat and pat dry with a cloth or paper napkin. Rub with lemon, and season with salt, chicken bouillon and pepper Drench the chicken with peri- peri marinate, place in a zip lock bag, or sealed containers and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight. When ready to grill. Using a tong remove chicken from the peri peri marinade and remove excess marinate. Reserve the marinade Preheat grill to medium- high heat. Place chicken on the grill and grill for about 10-15 minutes an each side you may need to turn the chicken occasionally on each side until it is cooked all the way. Do this in batches if you have a small grill. In a small saucepan simmer the remaining peri peri marinade and the one from the chicken for about 7 minutes. Serve Papaya Egg Pudding INGREDIENTS SERVINGS 4UNITS US 1medium sized ripe papaya 5egg yolks 2cups sugar 2 -3lemons (or limes) 1⁄4cup water 4whole cloves 3inches piece cinnamon sticks DIRECTIONS Add the papaya, lemon or lime juice and water to electric blender and blend on high for about 45 seconds.

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