LDP Elect Report to Zambia Convention 18-20 April 2008

LEO DISTRICT 412
Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe
LEO DISTRICT 412 PRESIDENT ELECT'S REPORT

Compiled for: LEO DISTRICT 413 CONFERENCE 18 -20 APRIL 2008, NDOLA ZAMBIA

1.0. MEMBERSHIP

There are 5 Regions within our district namely Region I Malawi, Region II Mozambique and Zimbabwe (Mashonaland and Manicaland), Region III Zimbabwe (Masvingo and Midlands), Region IV Zimbabwe (Matebeleland) and Region V Botswana. There are currently 49 Leo Clubs in our District i.e. 3 in Region I, 10 in Region II, 1 7 in Region III, 6 in Region IV and 13 in Region V. The majority of these Clubs are Alphas. However, there are no Clubs in Mozambique at the moment.

2.0. DISTRICT AND REGIONAL MEETINGS

We hold three official meetings annually. The District Convention/ Conference is usually held during the Christian Easter holiday, then there is the 1st Council Meeting in August and lastly the 2nd Council Meeting in December. Regional meetings are held at various times throughout the year, depending on the respective Regions.

3.0. ANNUAL DISTRICT CONVENTION 21 - 24 MARCH 2008

This year our District Convention was held at the Redcliff Lions Den in Zimbabwe hosted by the Leo Club of Redcliff, of which I am a member. The Convention was a resounding success, as we had a record breaking 87 Leos from 19 Clubs in the District attending. We received a lot of donations prior to the Convention in cash and kind from local companies, Sponsoring Lions and well - wishers. These contributed largely to the success of the meeting.
We managed to invite various speakers to give Schools of Instructions, some of the topics presented were to do with HIV and AIDS and how it has affected the SADC Region, issues affecting today's Youth in the workplace and the Lions Campaign Sight First programme.
During the meeting, we found time to visit the local hospital where we donated food stuffs and cash. We had a parade in town and did some can shakes to raise some money. We also did various District fundraising activities like book auctioning, cake raffles and tail twisting.
Our Awards Ceremony and District President's Dinner was graced with the presence of the Redcliff Mayor and Mayoress who helped with the presentation of awards. Our next meeting, which is the 1st District Council Meeting, will be held in Zimbabwe at Thornhill High School in Gweru, a city which is about 200 kms from our Capital City Harare in August 2008.

4.0. FUTURE PLANS FOR 2008/9

Our main aim this year, as a District, is to establish more Leo Clubs especially Omega Clubs. We also hope to strengthen cultural exchange through the Leo Youth Exchange Programme, as this is next to non existent in our District. This also falls within my theme for the coming Leoistic year as District President which is Teamwork and Fellowship - Change Without Borders'. We intend to establish good relations with our neighbouring Districts, as well as internationally.

Lastly, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Leos District 413 for inviting us to your Conference and we hope to see you at our next meeting in August.

REPORT COMPILED BY LEO TINTA MZEMBA

LEO DISTRICT 412 PRESIDENT ELECT 2008/9