Dec. 02 - Dec. 08 2020

Club of Muyenga Twenty FIRST Edition, A Publication of The Rotary Club of Muyenga RY 2020/2021 Presidential Speech Welcome to December, the Muyeng a Disease and Treatment Month! Welcome to December, the our humble appreciation to Fr. month of Disease Prevention and Samuel Kaboggoza who led us Treatment. This is a critical focus so well in a special prayer in area for Rotary International remembrance of the departed and all of us especially now souls of RCM Rotarians, other when the COVID -19 pandemic Rotarians and our family has reached Phase 4. We all members. May the Good Lord know that the scientists are yet accept our prayers and continue to find a vaccine for COVID-19, to rest their souls in eternal hence the need to be vigilant in peace. We also thank all the observing the SOPs set by the families that joined us for the Ministry of Health in order to service, it was nice seeing you RIVP Yinka Babalola and the prevent and slow down the rate again. Co-Chairs PDG Emmanuel of community transmission. Katongole and PDG Kenneth This week District 9211 is hosting Mugisha on successfully According to the Ministry of the Rotary Zone 22 Institute at achieving this major milestone Health website, has so the Common Wealth Resort amidst this Covid era marred far registered 21,035 COVID 19 3rd – 5th December with health challenges, cases, 433 Active cases, 9044 2020. It’s a historical event, a economic downturn, travel Re p o rt e r cumulative recoveries and 205 chance to meet, network and restrictions, standard operating deaths. We condole with all our learn more about Rotary from procedures for gatherings and friends and families that have accomplished Rotarians. The crowd restrictions. lost their loved ones to the Zone institute has brought scourge. Covid -19 is still here together Rotarians from various So let’s make it a point to attend, and its not a myth, therefore I districts, Rotary International learn something new as well as take this opportunity to remind and in a special way the Rotary support our own DG’s who are the RCM members, friends and International President Elect the Co-Chairs for this event. entire community to always Shekhar Mehta. RCM members Eagerly waiting to see and wear your mask, practice social registered to attend so far are 13. hear about your conference distancing, wash your hands or Ofcourse we can do better than experience throughout the rest use sanitizer, cover your mouth this and Yes it’s not too late, you of the week. while coughing and avoid can also register to attend the crowds. Stay safe, Spread the conference virtually by paying Hannifer Musoke message and not the Virus! Ugs: 80,000 to 0772465480 or President 0701465480 Rtn. Dan Damulira. On behalf of Rotary Club of Muyenga, I would like to express We applaud the Convener

The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular; FIRST; The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND; High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD; The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life; FOURTH; The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. RI Presidential Message, December 2020

As I look back on 2020, I reflect "Nature & Nurture"]. The project missed our meetings even rejoined on how our lives have changed. has grown, with 30 Rotarians us. Registering our online meetings The global COVID-19 pandemic now providing consulting and on My Rotary enhanced contacts brought pain and loss to many help with the RETUS website and with clubs across the world, and of us. And for almost all of us, social media. Most importantly, the joint meeting addressed by our daily lives, family time, and we continue building relationships Holger attracted more than 300 work also changed this year. But and empowering these women to visitors. We also raised more we've made it to the end of this transform their own lives, and we funds as members and visitors difficult year, not on our own but are doing it online. I've even helped contributed to our projects. To by reaching out to one another, as one of the women, Rosa, prepare continue being flexible for all, we we always do in Rotary. With each a presentation in English for an are now offering hybrid meetings. passing year, I become prouder of online international conference. For me, 2020 has been the best our organization. While our engagement with the year in Rotary as I've made many Costa Rican women still requires new friends. I will choose to remember 2020 some hands-on activity, the most as a year of great change and — Blessing Michael, Rotary Club of transformative impacts haven't strength for us; Rotary didn't Port Harcourt North, Nigeria had to be in person. stop, despite the pandemic. We These stories should give us all removed obstacles, found new — Liza Larson, Rotary E-Club reasons to be optimistic about ways to connect, and embraced Engage and Rotary Club of Plano Rotary in the year ahead. We are new approaches to service, such East, Texas not just surviving; we are gaining as online projects and virtual I was president of my club when strength. We are discovering how fundraising. I have invited two COVID-19 hit, and many members resilient our organization truly Rotarians to share their stories didn't yet have Zoom. Only 10 of is. We are seeing for ourselves about how Rotary grew stronger our 53 members participated in how Rotary Opens Opportunities this year. the first Zoom meeting during the — even during pandemics — to When the pandemic shut pandemic. I thought that reaching grow, connect, and engage our everything down, our emerging out and getting guest speakers members and the communities e-club was already providing digital from around the world to engage we serve. service, including internationally. our members would help. Many From our home in Ratzeburg to Fourteen U.S. women and I, Rotary leaders, a Rotary Peace yours, Susanne and I would like members of multiple Rotary Fellow, and even RI President to bid you and your family the clubs, were using WhatsApp to Holger Knaack visited virtually warmest of season's greetings. We mentor women entrepreneurs in and spoke to our club. Meeting can't wait to see the good things rural Costa Rica, helping them to attendance improved, while we that 2021 will bring. grow their ecotourism business, reduced running costs by cutting RETUS Tours [the subject of the out meals. Some members who magazine's May cover story, worked outside our city and had DG’s Message, December 2020 Soon after I became Governor speakers on innovative ways of Nominee – I began considering addressing issues of conflict, and ways in which I could make a the environment. difference during my tour of The Institute will also tackle duty. While many ideas came membership, TRF, public image, up, none had the novelty I was and club leadership issues. looking for, however, a few months And although we are halfway down the road and after a bad through this Rotary year, I hope period when we lost a number that the Opportunity leaders, of Rotarians in quick succession and Opportunity Presidents to non-communicable diseases, in particular, will pick some it occurred to me that Rotarians lessons and good practices from were in need of help. And that my Munyonyo and take them back to friends, was the genesis of the their clubs. The half way mark is Fitness and Nutrition (FAN) Initiative always a good time to stop, pause that we launched at the beginning and reflect. I hope you will use the of this Rotary year. I strongly me in warmly welcoming over 200 rest of this month to review your believe that you cannot give what Rotary leaders who are in club goals, strategies and results. you don’t have; and that it makes this week to attend the 2nd All Be brave and willing to discard no sense to wear ourselves out Africa Zone 22 Institute. I also whatever is not working for your caring for everybody else’s health, invite you to join me in thanking club; and be open to trying out except our own! And therefore the organising team led by our new ideas. as we commemorate the Disease very able Past District Governors Finally, since I may not meet you all Prevention and Treatment month, I – Emmanuel Katongole, and soon, let me take this opportunity applaud all the clubs and Rotarians Ken Mugisha. Whereas the to wish you and your families - in D9211 that have actively adopted standard operating procedures a happy, healthy and peaceful FAN; and those that have made have put limits on the numbers Christmas season. Thank you for healthy food, regular hydration, that can converge in Munyonyo, your hard work and dedication fresh air, adequate sleep, fitness, I encourage you to register for to Rotary; and I look forward to and exercise a part of their routine. virtual participation so that you can working with you in the coming year I must admit that when I conjured commune with our guests. and creating opportunities for our the FAN initiative –I had no idea of Apart from the opportunity of members and our communities. how it would pan out or how many meeting old friends and making Rosetti Nayenga would embrace it. At a time when new ones, one of the wonderful the world is battling the COVID-19 things about the Zone Institute District Governor 2020 - 21 pandemic, and at a time when we is the continental perspective Rotary International District 9211 are mourning the loss of many dear that participants bring to the ones, we are yet again reminded discussions. The Institute theme: of the great risks associated with “Peace, People, and Planet” non-communicable diseases or resonates with the key challenges comorbidities in today’s speak. And being experienced on our African so I urge you once again, to remain continent. And whereas we in vigilant and take extra precaution. D9211 are seemingly ahead of Your good health matters – not just others – on account of our Mission to you and your immediate family, Green programme and the it matters to Rotary, and it matters University Rotary Peace to the communities we serve. Centre, I am still looking forward That aside, I would like you to join to learning, to being challenged, and to being inspired by the guest The Rotary Zone 22 Institute pictorial, The District Governor's training at Speke Resort Munyonyo

The Colour of the Balloon By Rtn. Dr. Kimbowa balloon go up, they all wanted boy asked, “If you release a black one! They would come up to him balloon, would that also fly? There was a man who made his to buy a balloon and his sales living selling balloons at a fair; He Moved by the boy’s concern, the would go up! had balloons of many different man replied gently- “son, it is not colours including red, yellow, All day, he continued to release the colour of the balloon, it is blue and green. Whenever a balloon wherever the sales what is inside that makes it go up” business was slow, he would slowed down. The Values within! The release a helium-filled balloon One day, the balloon man felt changeless core of Uganda’s into the air! someone tugging at his jacket. Bankers. In 2010, we shall fly When the children saw the more balloons of all colours!! He turned around and the little December is Rotary International Family Month challenges, and to set an example hundreds of thousands of people. for others to follow. Rotary can celebrate its successes in the field of health and disease December is Rotary International prevention but we, as Rotarians, family month with a focus on cannot rest on our laurels. There is disease prevention and treatment. still much to be done. We can set an Globally, Rotary is recognized for example for the rest of the world to its signature project, the eradication follow. of polio in the world. It has been a long and hard battle but with the Further, disease prevention must support of many governments, include attention to mental health. NGO’s and volunteers throughout The stigma of mental illness is finally the world we are close to seeing being lifted and Rotary has a unique the end of this dreaded disease. opportunity to help our communities What is your Rotary Club doing Despite this progress there are recognize and direct people with to focus your efforts on Disease many other problems facing our diseases that impact mental health Prevention and Treatment? planet and populations around towards proper treatment. We, as Rotary’s top priority is the eradication the world. One of the greatest Rotarians, understand the silent of polio, but our members take causes of death and disability in turmoil within some communities on far greater responsibilities to developing countries today is from that are homeless, or those who fight disease. They set up health water borne diseases resulting from contend with post-traumatic stress camps and training facilities in a lack of adequate water supplies disorder, like some of our military, undeveloped countries and in and improper sanitation. Rotary in first responders and others, as communities struggling with HIV/ its Water, Sanitation and Health or well as the difficulties some of our AIDS and malaria. They also design WASH program is committed to youth face in this age of digital and build the infrastructure for becoming a leader along with other communication and bullying. We doctors, nurses, governments, and organizations in finding practical can be trained to recognize and partners to reach the one in six and sustainable solutions to these respectfully give support and people in the world who can’t afford major problems. In addition each direction before this invisible illness to pay for healthcare. year malaria, despite awareness ends in suicide or acts of violence. and advancement in medicine, On the local front here in Colorado December is Disease Prevention continues to be a major killer of and Treatment Month on the we are one of the worst states in Rotary Calendar. This is one of the Foundations Areas of Focus and one in which many of us would be aware of the numerous projects around the world supported by clubs and the Foundation. Look at your role in promoting improved health at home and abroad and supporting these vital programs that contribute not only to healthy communities but peaceful communities. Disease prevention and treatment takes on many forms, from supporting studies to helping immunize people to improving drinking water and the sanitation infrastructure. The world relies on Rotary to tackle these global the US for childhood immunization and caregivers far outweighs any to fight disease. They set up health rates. In the latest report from the potential risks from this miracle of camps and training facilities in Department of Health and the medicine. As parents we have a undeveloped countries and in Colorado Children’s Immunization right to care for our children as we communities struggling with HIV/ Coalition in 13 counties of Colorado see fit but society also has rights to AIDS and malaria. They also design less than half of the children are safe schools and safe environments and build the infrastructure for adequately vaccinated. The report for our children. doctors, nurses, governments, and indicated that 57,000 students and partners to reach the one in six Many of us recently spent a day of 8,000 children in licensed day care people in the world who can’t afford gratitude with family and friends. centers in Colorado are not up to to pay for health care. This year let us carry our gratitude date with their immunizations. There into action and do our best to create Disease prevention and treatment are hot spots, some in well educated awareness and change in the world, takes on many forms, from and affluent areas of the state, where particularly when it comes to health. supporting studies to helping many schools and day care centers In our district, we are blessed with immunize people to improving show inadequate immunization of access to immunizations, healthcare, drinking water and the sanitation their children inviting unnecessary and resources, and despite the infrastructure. The world relies illness and even death not only limitations of the system, we are on Rotary to tackle these global for the unimmunized and the incredibly lucky to have this access challenges, and to set an example under-immunized but also for and thus reap its benefits, from for others to follow. 1 billion people those children who cannot be disease prevention and treatment suffer from neglected tropical immunized for medical reasons. to longer life spans. Now it is our disease such as dengue fever and Most of this lack of immunization duty as Rotarians to expand these leprosy each year. of our children is not for medical or resources to our entire communities religious reasons but rather because Health Care and beyond misinformation surrounding the 1 in 6 people worldwide cannot pay The Month of December in Rotary is dangers of immunization, the lack for health care. 100 million people Disease Prevention and Treatment. of information about the benefits are pushed into poverty each of immunization, and also the ease This is one of the Foundations Areas year because of medical costs. 57 with which parents can opt out of of Focus and one in which many of countries have fewer than 23 health shots for their children. Besides the us would be aware of the numerous workers for every 10,000 people. 4.3 unnecessary suffering of children, in projects around the world supported million doctors, nurses, midwives, 2015 charges for the treatment of by clubs and the Foundation. and other skilled caregivers are vaccine-preventable diseases in needed worldwide. Colorado children totaled more I urge you all to look at your role in than $35 million added to our promoting improved health at home Disease Prevention and abroad and supporting these health care costs, not to mention What you can do - Support health vital programs that contribute not the indirect costs from loss of work education programs that explain only to healthy communities but and wages of parents caring for how diseases are spread, and peaceful communities. these children. Among children in promote ways to reduce the Colorado who were hospitalized for Disease Prevention and Treatment. risk of transmission.Carry out vaccine-preventable disease, 66.5 immunizations against infectious Rotary’s top priority is the percent were four years of age or diseases eradication of polio, but Rotarians younger. The benefits of early and take on far greater responsibilities adequate vaccination of children

The Grace For what we are about to receive, may the good lord make us truly thankful and ever mindful of the needs of others. Amen

The Four way test “Of the things we think, say or do: • Is it the TRUTH? • Is it FAIR to all concerned? • Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? • Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?” The Late Fred Sentomero’s family of our departed members joined us for a special fellowship to pray for the departed souls.