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“The Rotary Wheel” the ROTARY CLUB of KAMPALA - CLUB NO “The Rotary Wheel” THE ROTARY CLUB OF KAMPALA - CLUB NO. 17287 Theme 2014- 2015 “Light Up Rotary” Rotary Awareness Month Vol. 4 Issue 25, 15th January, 2015 Since May 20th 1957, District 9211, R.I Zone 20A RCKLA Rotary Club of Kampala Web: www.rotarykampala.org President’s Message ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ International, let alone its history are incredibly broad and far-reaching. Most of us just see a part of it. Ro- tary awareness is not only about our history, but also about our future; knowledge of history helps define the future. For the community at large, Rotary is seen through our good works and contribution to society. Even then, much of what we do is invisible to the wider commu- nity or not necessarily attributed to Rotary. I think most Rotarians get rather agitated every time they see a media report on polio eradication where Rotary is not mentioned at all. We occasionally see street promotions employing people walking around with Boards, Tshirts, and oth- er material advertising their brands. However, Rotary does not have a lot of money to put into promotion Dear Rotarians and friends of Ro- and brand recognition but Rotarians can also be a tary, walking promotion with far less inconvenience. When we are serving the community it is good if we wear Ro- January is Rotary Awareness tary apparel – shirt, jacket, cap or hat but all times it is Month, a time for us to consider good if we wear our Rotary pin. This is not just subliminal how our Rotary values and our brand awareness but often the start of what could be own actions influence the public’s a game changing conversation. perception of Rotary. Former RI President While building awareness about Sakuji Tanaka had Rotary should be the emphasis the following to say for all Rotarians all year round, it on the subject: “I sometimes seems like we are not am asking all of you doing enough to make the com- to wear your Ro- munity aware of Rotary or improv- tary pin and to raise ing the knowledge of both Ro- awareness of what tarians and non-Rotarians about the pin means. I believe having that pin changes you. Rotary. It makes you think more before you speak and before you act. It makes you remember, all the time, that you The history of a club, especially are a Rotarian – and that as Rotarians, we are here to those that have been around for a while, like ours, is often not well help.” known, especially to newer mem- bers. The activities of the Rotary Continued on pg 7 1 NAMUZIGA Buddy Group in charge of Fellowship: The Object of Rotary PP KARUHANGA - Leader: Rtn. Phiona Barungi Call Fellowship to order The object of Rotary is to encourage and foster Hosting of both National & RI flags: the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enter- National Anthem prise and in particular to encourage and foster: Grace: Rtn. Mutaawe Robert Loyal toast: Rtn. Kasiita Herbert First: 4 Way Test: Rtn. Emmanuel Tumusiime The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service Object of Rotary: Rtn. Tugume James Apologies: Second: Ambassadorial Reports: High ethical standards in business and professions, Guest Speaker: Rtn. Jim Muhwezi the recognition of the worthiness of all useful Topic: occupations and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s Vote of Thanks: Rtn. Edward Kaddumukasa occupation as an opportunity to serve society. Sergeant at Arms: Rtn. Rugamba Henry Club Song: Third: Final Toast: Rtn. Shem Nnaggenda The application of the ideal of service in each Welcoming Guests and Registration: Rotarian’s personal, busines and community life. Rtn. Doris Mitti Kimuli, Rtn. Kwesiga Ida May Fourth: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through Club Anthem a world fellowship of business and professional We the Rotary Club of Kampala persons united in the ideal of service Let us join our hands The 4 way test And raise one banner together 1. Is it the truth? We shall all reach our goals 2. Is it fair to all concerned? We pay homage to our cultures 3. Will it build goodwill and better friendship? Thoughts,deeds, unite us all 4. Will it be benefitial to all concerned? let us ever toil in unity The Grace Gracious Lord, We thank you For what we have recieved and are about to recieve, may God make us truly thankful and Composed by ever mindful of the needs of others. PP James Galabuzi Mukasa Amen. Club President: Secretary: Club Treasurer: David Kasingwire Nakayima Flavia Miiro Rosemary Mutyabule Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 0793 327 147 Tel: 0772 506 386 Tel: 0757 515 290 NAMUZIGA 2 MUKONO HOSPITAL UPDATE BelowJanuary is an update onis the Rotary statusMUKONO cash collected Awareness from members as at 3rdMonth Decem- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ber, 2014. Out of the Ushs. 200 million we set outones. to collect He or inshe August, performs 2014 a when host ofwe spe - launched the Mukono Hospital project, Ushs. 138,793,400/= (70%) has been collected Some of the thingsROTARY cificHOSPITAL duties to assure PROJECT that the quality in cash. We are looking for the balance of Ushs. 61,206,600/= (30%). Please make your pledge to the Treasurer or Buddy group leader.of Rotary does not falter in the district, each Rotarian and is responsible to promote and im- LAUNCH OF ROTARY CLUB OF KAMPALAplement HOSPITAL all programsPROJECT andPROGRAM activities of should know! the Rotary International president and TIME ACTIVITY ACTION the RI Board of Directors. The governor The8.00am- District 5.00pm Governor Health Medical outreachplans and directs aRotarians district conference and and other special medicalevents. workers on The Rotary district governor performs a ground very significant function in the world of Rotary12.00-2pm He or she is the single Lunch officer of Ro- The District All members Assembly present tary International in the geographic area 1.00pm Invited guests arrive called a Rotary district, which usually in- In view of the annual turnover of Rota- cludes2.00pm about 45 Rotary Guest clubs. of The Honor district arrives ry leadership each year, special effort is required to provide the 27,000 club governors,2.00pm-2.15pm who have Guestbeen ofextensively honor tours the clinics trained at the worldwide International As- leaders with appropriate instruction for sembly,2.15pm provide the “quality Guests control” assemble for in thethe tent tasks they will assume. The annual district assembly is the major leader- the2.15-2.20pm 27,000 Rotary clubs Nationalof the world. Anthem They are responsible for maintaining high per- ship training event in each Rotary dis- formance2.20-2.25pm within the clubs Buganda of their Anthem district. trict of the world. 2.25-2.28pm Rotary Song The district governor, who must make an The district assembly offers motivation, SPEECHES official visit to each club in the district, is inspiration, Rotary information and never2.30pm-2.35 regarded as an LC “inspector 1 Chairman gen - new ideas for club Speech officers, directors eral.” Rather, he or she visits as a helpful and key committee chairmen of each 2.35pm-2.40pm Project coordinator Rtn Gabriel Hatega and friendly adviser to the club officers, club. Some of the most experienced as2.40-2.45pm a useful counselor to Landfurther donor the Object district leaders conduct informative discussions on all phases of Rotary ad- of Rotary among the clubs Rtn Kassedeof the district, Mukasa and as a catalyst to help strengthen the ministration and service projects. The 2.45-2.50pm President programs of Rotary assembly gives all participants valu- 2.50pm-2.55pm LC IV Chairman able new ideas to make their club The district governor is a very experienced more effective and interesting. Usually 2.55pm-3pm“Working to find Guestpeace of inhonor the speaks world and is alaunches family Rotarian who generously devotes a year eight to ten delegates from each club toproblem.3.20pm-5pm the volunteer It is not task too ofGuests bigleadership. aleave problem at The leisure toare and deal invited medical with to ifattend the training ses- sion. governor has a wealth outreach of knowledge continues. aboutwe realize current that Rotary we programs, are all from purpos the- same family.” es, policies and goals and is a person Another important feature of a district ofSERVICES —recognized Building TO Bridgeshigh BE OFFERED. standing of Friendship in his or inher the assemblyCommunity, is a review by the incoming district governor of the program theme profession,Eye Clinic, community ENT, Cancer and Screening, Rotary Bloodclub. donation, HIV Testing and counseling, WhereTHE ROTARIAN, we are August today 1982 with—and emphasis Our Hospital. of the new RI president TheDental governor clinic, must General supervise clinic, the Immunization organiza- and Family Planning. tion of new clubs and strengthen existing for the coming year. Continued on pg 6 3 NAMUZIGA About the Guest Speaker Uganda’s oldest university. He also has received Senior Military Police and Security Rtn Jim Muhwezi Intelligence Training. In July 2009, the Law Development Center in Kampala awarded him the Diploma in Legal Practice, the prerequisite to enrolling as an advocate in Uganda and for obtaining a license to practice law in the country. Work experience In the 1970s Jim Muhwezi worked as a policeman in the Uganda Police Force. He was one of the combatants in the war (1981–1986) that ushered the National Resistance Movement into power. After the war, he served as a member of the National Resistance Council (NRC) from 1986 until 1996. During the same period, he concurrently served as the first Director General of the Internal Security Organisation Major General (Retired) Jim Muhwezi (ISO).
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