Leo District 412: LDP 2nd Council Meeting Report

Sunday, December 7, 2008

LDP 2nd Council Meeting Report

LEO DISTRICT 412
Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe

LEO DISTRICT PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Compiled for: LEOS 2ND COUNCIL MEETING 6 DECEMBER 2008, KUTAMA
COLLEGE, NORTON, ZIMBABWE

Lions DG Iqbal Joosab-Ali, LDC Lion Jona Machaya, Lions Cabinet Officials, Lions, Fellow Leos and invited guests. Good day to you all.

1.0. INTRODUCTION
Firstly, I would like to congratulate LRII Chairperson Leo Brian Sairai, Kutama School Alphas and their patron for all the hard work they put into making this a very successful District 2nd Council Meeting. Thank you.
It is indeed encouraging to see such a large gathering, despite the harsh economic conditions in our country today. Your attendance is appreciated. I hope we will have a very informative meeting.

2.0. MEMBERSHIP
To date there are still only 28 Leo clubs registered at LCI. Regardless, our membership continues to grow as we see the formation of new clubs. I would like to specially mention Kriste Mambo Alphas in Region II and Lilongwe Technical Leo Club in Region I.

3.0. DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
Region III and Region V Leos had their regional meetings in September. I attended both meetings held in Redcliff and Lobatse respectively. This gave me an opportunity to meet Leos in Region V, collectively, as I had intended on making club visits during the 1st Quarter of the year.
On both occasion I gave a presentation on the Lion/Leo Relationship, which I am very passionate about. I will keep stressing the importance of maintaining a good relationship with our Sponsoring Lions, as this builds trust and allows us to serve our communities better.

4.0. CLUB VISITS
Since the last Council Meeting, I only managed to visit Camelot Alphas in Kwekwe in September. Due to financial constraints, I was not able to attend inductions at Fletcher High in Gweru, Kyle College and Victoria High School in Masvingo. Nevertheless, I still intend to visit Region I in the 2nd Quarter of the year.

5.0. LIONS ACTIVITIES
The Lions 1st Zone E Meeting was held at the Redcliff Lions Den on 30 August 2008. I was able to attend this meeting. I would like to encourage Leos to attend Lions meetings whenever possible.

6.0. CONCLUSION
As we approach the festive season, let us remember our pledge ‘to serve’. Give to those less fortunate and continue to perform ‘Miracles through Service’ as we aim to be ‘Everyday Heroes’ in our communities.

Season Greetings to you all.

LDP Leo Tinta Mzemba

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Who are Leos

In 1957, Coach Jim Graver started the Leo ball rolling. Chances are, that ball was a baseball. Graver was the coach of the Abington High School, Pennsylvania, USA, baseball team. Graver was also an active member of the Glenside, Pennsylvania, Lions Club. With fellow Lion, William Ernst, Graver talked about starting a service club for high school boys. So they asked their fellow Lions for support. Without hesitation, the Glenside Lions agreed that a Lions youth group was a good idea. Graver and Ernst set to work. On December 5, 1957, the Glenside Lions presented a charter to the Abington High School Leo Club whose members were mostly made up of the high school's baseball team.As the world's first Leo club, the group created the Leo acronym - Leadership, Equality, Opportunity (Equality was later changed to Experience.) And, the group chose maroon and gold - their school colors - to serve as the Leo club colors.
Leo Club's Objective and Motto
In October 1967, the board of directors of Lions Clubs International adopted the Leo Club Program as an official program of the association. Open to males and females, the objective of the Leo Club Program was (and still is):"...to provide the youth of the world (with) an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community."
The Leo club motto is:
Leadership - Leos develop skills as organizers, time managers and motivators of their peers.
Experience - Leos learn the importance of cooperation through community service.
Opportunity - Membership provides young people with a chance to excel, to develop positive charatcer traits, and to receive recognition for their contributions to the community.

District 412 covers 4 countries namely Botswana,Malawi,Mozambique and Zimbabwe. The Leo programme started in the District with the chartering of the Gwelo Omega Leo Club sponsered by the Lions club of Gweru.
Since then the Lions have continued to sponser new Leo Clubs and to date they are over 50 clubs in the district