Leo District 412

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

UB 2nd Council meeting Report

2008-12-07T16:10:00.000+02:00

LEO CLUB OF G-WEST (UB)

Report Presented at the D412 Council Meeting

Date: 05/12/2008

Venue: Kutama College (Zimbabwe)

MEMBERSHIP FINANCES

Inducted & Active: 19 Administration: P398.45

Prospective & Active: 6 Charity: P3287.75

At large: 3

Total:

PROJECTS & ACTIVITIES

1. Campaign

We carried out a thereby campaign from the 18^th-20^th August 2008 at the University of Botswana Student Centre. The aim of the activity was to recount new members to the club. The event was very successful, as we managed to recount a lot of new members.

2. Installation of the office bearers

The 2008/2009 office bearers were installed on 24^th August 2008, by Lion David Nkwe, the club’s advisor.

3. Bookstall Launch

We are carrying out a bookstall at the club office in UB. The stall was officially launched on the 26^th September 2008 at UB Student Centre. We also printed at some memorandums and leaflets to ask for donations in the form of book and novels that we will be selling at the bookstall.

5. Litter picking

The project was carried out on the 27^th September 2008 (during the region meeting) in Lobatse Secondary School. This was a twinning project between Leo Clubs of Gaborone West (UB) and Leo Club of Lobatse. We were also joined by other clubs who attended the Region meeting.

6..Selling of blood donation T-Shirts Blood donation t-shirts which were left during the post campaigns were sold to club members at P5 as a fundraising activity.

7. Blood Donation

This semester’s blood donation campaign was a great success. The event ran from the 20-24^th October 2008, on both UB campuses (FET and the main campus). 217 donors graced the activity at the FET campus and 331 donor donated at the main campus. We were working in conjunction with the Nation Blood Transfussion Services who provided biscuits and drinks for donor and the Health & Wellness Centre in UB who provided t-shirts for donors.

8. Food Trolley

Initially we had put up a food trolley at two busy Supermarkets in Gaborone, Pick n Pay in Riverwalk at Kgale Super Spar in Game City, for people to donate food and toiletry items. This was not bearing fruit as people were not donating and were deciding to go to the stores to encourage people to donate on the 25^th and 26^th of October 2008. We collected over 200 items of food and toiletry and cash amounting to P2121.70.

9. Dinner Dance

The 2^nd Annual Dinner Dance was held on the 8^th of November 2008, at the University of Botswana New Staff Large. Our guest of honour was Hon MP for Gaborone Central DR Dumelang Saleshando and Lions also attended the event. The event was a great success.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

1. University of Botswana’s unveiling of the logo

We were invited by the University of Botswana Student Representative Council to participate in the Unveiling of the new us Logo. We put up a stall and educated people more about our club.

2. University of Botswana World Aids Day Commemoration

We also participated in the commemoration of the World AIDS day in UB, and the 1^ST December 2008 where were gave a speech about what we do in our club to fight AIDS.

Region 5 Acoounts ,2nd Council meeting Report

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Financial Statement as at 2nd Council Meeting on December 06th 2008 at Kutama College, Zimbabwe.

P P
Income

Balance brought down July 1st 2008 *252.00
*89.50

Dues: -Region (P2) 28.00
-District (P5) 5.00

Fundraising: -
-
Total Income 374.50
Expenditure

Communication (airtime, printing, coping, faxing, postage) July 10.00
August 28.50
September 30.60
October 20.00
November 10.00

Total Expenditure 89.10

Surplus Income as at December 05th 2008 .30
*252.00
Subscription (Mahalapye) - paid on 27/09/2008-region meeting P105.00
Proceeds from Tail-twisting- on 27/09/2008 P193.10
Notes
*Balance still held with Lions Region Account but belonging to Leo Region.
*Cash received from Leo Hazi-Past Region Chair.

2nd Council meeting Report -Region 5

2008-12-04T15:50:00.000+02:00

Leo District 412

Region 5 (Botswana)

Region Chairperson- Leo Kago Mathengwane

Region 5 (Botswana) Leo Advisors: Lion Gibson Kay-Khiwa

Date: 05/12/2008

Where: 2nd Council Meeting-Kutama College-Zimbabwe.

Greetings fellow Leos, Lions and Patrons.

This report is the same as the one presented at the first council meeting as nothing much has happened since then even though clubs are active ( Please refer to individual clubs reports for club activities).

First off, my apologies for not being present at this council meeting for reasons beyond my control.

I took over from Leo Hazi after the last Leo convention and we worked together up until the end of the Leoistic year. During this time I’ve been faced with the challenge of uniting a rather scattered region which has never been easy for my predecessors. There are 10 active Clubs in the region:

1. Leo Club of G-West

2. Leo club of Kgalemang

3. Leo Club of Mahalapye

4. Leo Club of Tsodilo

5. Leo Club of Molepolole

6. Leo Club of Madiba

7. Leo Club of Swaneng

with most being rather inactive such clubs are

1. Leo Club of Mater Spei

2. Leo club of Selebi-Phikwe

3. Leo club of Serowe-Ikageng

4. Leo Club of Ranokanyane

These are clubs which have been chattered but have since got out of action for various reasons, and we are working on reviving these clubs.

However, there has also been entrance to the region by new clubs which are yet to be chattered. These are Prospective Leo clubs of:

1. Molefhi

2. Lobatse

3. Francistown

4. Maun.

Even though these clubs have not yet been chattered, they have indeed shown great interest in Leo and it activities. Their efforts are highly commendable and I look forward to a great Leoistic year with these clubs. I am of great faith that Leo Region 5 will be tops very soon!

I have had club visits to two clubs this July and this was indeed beneficial to me and to the clubs, these are Leos of Madiba, Mahalapye, Kgalemang and Swaneng. The Leos brought out their grievances which included not much interaction between Leos and ideas for projects. However, after the meeting, they all promised to produce top projects and come the next convention, they will scoop all the awards. (REFER TO THE REGION MEETING REPORT ATTACHED).

Have a great Leo Council meeting. God Bless.

Leo Kago,

Region 5

2nd Council Meeting Reg Form

2008-11-08T23:07:00.005+02:00

LEO DISTRICT 412 2^ND COUNCIL MEETING 2008

05 – 07 DECEMBER 2008 ZIMBABWE

HOSTS: LEO CLUB OF KUTAMA BOYS

VENUE: KUTAMA BOYS COLLEGE, NORTON

REGISTRATION FORM

LEO CLUB OF _____________________________________________________

______ DELEGATES X ZAR 100 = ZAR________ (P60 Botswana Leos) (subject to change)

Note: The above fees are for accommodation and food

Kindly ensure that you hand over your fees to your Region Chairpersons who will forward it to the Region 2 Chairperson, Leo Brian Sairai.

Please fax this registration form as confirmation of your attendance to Leo Brian Sairai on tele-fax 575223-5 or 575262-3.

THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 28^th NOVEMBVER 2008.

Those requiring accommodation please bring your own:

1. BEDDING (blanket/duvet/sleeping bag)

2. TOILETRIES

Reminder: THERE WILL BE A POOLSIDE BRAII PARTY AFTER THE MEETING SO BE THERE

LOCATION: 80km from Harare and 467km from Bulawayo. It is aprox. 35km from Norton town

For further information please contact:

Leo Brian Sairai Lion Selina Sitambuli

LRII Chair Lions Club of Harare West

Mobile: +263 912 513194 Mobile: + 263 912 731231

Work: +263 575223-5 Work/Home: +263 334390

2nd Council Meeting Invitation Letter

2008-11-08T22:58:00.002+02:00

LEO DISTRICT 412

2^nd COUNCIL MEETING FROM THE 5^TH - 7^TH DEC 2008 at KUTAMA BOYS COLLEGE, ZIMBABWE

The School Head

……………………………

Dear Sir/ Madam

RE: INVITATION TO ATTEND THE LEO D412 REGION COUNCIL MEETING

Reference is made to the above matter.

Your institution is kindly requested to attend the upcoming Leo D412 Region Council Meeting, planned for Friday the 5^th of December till Sunday 7^th December 2008.

Leo Clubs from the region will gather to review progress on, among other issues, their clubs’ and regions administration, projects and challenges they face. Accommodation and feeding arrangements will be catered for at Kutama College .

An administration fee of ZAR 100 will be charged to cover necessary costs

Thanking you for your cooperation,

Yours Faithfully,

Leo Brian Sairai

Convener

Leo District Region II Chairperson

Thornhill High School Leos Report September to October 08

2008-11-06T22:05:00.001+02:00

Theme for our Leoistic year is "THERE IS NO IMPACT WITHOUT CENTRE"

The leos Thornhill Leos club club was inviet to the wedding of Lion Chidume of Gweru Lions club held on the 8th of September at Gweru Lions Den and the club did all the catering for the wedding, Cooking, serving a total of 200 guests and the washing of all dishes and cleaning-up after the wedding. The club got a donation in the form of a cheque ($3000.00) and this was used to pay for transport to attend the Redcliff-Leos workshop.
The Club then hosted The Senior Promenade Concert for the school leavers.The Guest Of Honour was The Gweru Lions President, Lion Victor Wasara. Other guests included Lion Ray Sibanda, The immediate Past District Governor, Lion Glorify Dr Maundukure and his wife Lion Gladis and Lion Chaka. The concert was a resounding success and the funds raised are to be used towads the Mayor's Christmas Cheer fund and the following projects..

NEXT PROJECTS: NOVEMBER 01- DECEMBER 01

01. Waste Paper Collction- The club is to collect all plastic containers and plastic paper then send to Chiredzi Sugar Refiners for recycle.

02. Mayor's Christmas Cheer fund- The Gweru Mayor has asked the Thornhill leos to organize activities for the function to be held before the 1st of October.

03. Tree Planting Day-The club is to plant trees at a Children's home during the first week of December.

Challenges Encountered

01. Some of the club's fundraising activities were denied by the school adminstration but we feel they were just postpond.
02. Third Term is a busy schooling term with a lot of exams therefore some projects could not be carried out but as well postpond

Yours Leoism

Projects Director             Club President           Club Patron

Takudzwa.C.Zvobgo              Rufaro Mtizwa            Mrs.S.Sibanda

2008-10-07T20:54:00.001+02:00

LEO CLUB OF G-WEST (UB)

Report presented at the D412 Region 5 meeting.

Date: 27 September 2008
Venue: Lobatse Senior Secondary School

MEMBERSHIP FINANCES
Inducted & active: 11 Administration: P165.00
Prospectives: 32
At large: 3
Total: 46

ACTIVITIES

Campaign
We carried out a 3 day campaign from the 18th – 20th August 2008 at the University of Botswana student Centre. The event was successful and we managed to recruit more than 30 people.

Induction of new members and installation of the office bearers (24 August)
7 prospective leos were inducted. The induction was done by Lions Club Of Gaborone President Lion Pillai.
Office bearers were installed by Lion David

Food Trolley
Kgale Spar has allowed us to put up a food trolley at their store for their customers to donate food and toiletry which will be donated in Kasane during the December Service Trip.

Bookstall
We will be carrying out a bookstall at the club office starting from the 8th of October 2008. The bookstall was launched yesterday (26 September 2008) at the UB student centre.

Litter Picking (27 August 2008)
It was carried out before the Region Meeting in Lobatse. We were joined by the other clubs which attended the region meeting. It was done around Lobatse Senior Secondary School.

UPCOMING PROJECTS
Blood Donation – The famous G-west (ub) blood donation campaign will be held from the 20th-24th of October
Dinner Dance – The 2nd Annual Dinner Dance will be held on the 8th of November 2008
December Service Trip – This year we will be going to Kasane.

Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.

Prepared by
Leo Obakeng Kanthaga
President (08/09)

Region III and V Conferences

2008-09-30T22:03:00.001+02:00

Congratulations to Leos Catherine and Kago for organising and conducting very successful Conferences.

I trust the Leos in attendance learnt a lot from the meetings and will share this knowledge.

I look forward to invitations from Regions I, II and IV.

LDP Leo Tinta Mzemba

Region 5 regional meeting

2008-09-14T12:03:00.000+02:00

LEO CLUBS INTERNATIONAL-REGION 5 (BOTSWANA)

P. O. Box 46737

Gaborone

4^th September 2008

The School Head

……………………………

Dear Sir/ Madam

RE: INVITATION TO ATTEND THE LEO D412 REGION MEETING

Reference is made to the above matter.

Your institution is kindly requested to attend the upcoming Leo D412 Region Meeting, planned for Saturday 27^th till Sunday 28^th September 2008.

Leo Clubs from Botswana will gather to review progress on, among other issues, their clubs’ and regions administration, projects and challenges they face. You are requested to source your club’s own accommodation and feeding arrangements if possible.

Draft program of the meeting stands as:

Friday 26^th : Arrivals and registration

Saturday: 0800 Breakfast

0900 Meeting (Regions, clubs and officers reports)

1230 Lunch

1400 Meeting progresses,

1600 Social (networking of club members)

Sunday: Departure

Thanking you for your cooperation,

Yours Faithfully,

Kago S. Mathengwane

Leo Region 5(Botswana) Chair

Cell: 72 492 193

Email: kmathengwane@bse.co.bw

mathengwaneks@yahoo.com

REGION III WORKSHOP 20 SEPTEMBER (REDCLIFF)

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LEO DISTRICT 412

REGION III

Zimbabwe (Midlands & Masvingo)

2 SEPTEMBER 2008

FELLOW LEOS & LIONS

RE: INVITATION LETTER FOR REGION III LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP 20 SEPTEMBER 2008

You are kindly invited to attend the Region III workshop on the 20^th September 2008 at the Redcliff Lions Den. This is a leadership workshop to help us refresh and gain more leadership qualities, through serving and making a difference in our communities.

The registration fee is Z$1,500 per club. All club members and Patrons are invited to attend. Please state the exact number of people attending and those that wish to be inducted on that day, before 11 September. For those arriving on Friday evening, please contact me in time so as to make the necessary arrangements.

NB: All confirmations to be done on or before 11 September 2008.

Yours in Leoism

…………………………….

Catherine K. Mangwendeza

Region III Chairperson

Cell: 023367526

Home: (055) 68562

Email: cathymangz@yahoo.com

WORKSHOP PROGRAMME

REDCLIFF LIONS DEN 20 SEPTEMBER 2008

08.30 Call to order

National Anthem

Invocation

08.45 Introduction of Guests

08.50 Welcome remarks

Leos Code

Leos Creed

09.00 Official opening

09.05 Role of a Leo and Patrons

09.20 Lion/ Leo relationship

09.35 Role of a Club President

09.50 Role of a Club Secretary

10.05 Role of a Club Treasurer

10.20 Accountability

10.35 Community Activities

B R E A K B R E A K B R E A K

11.10 Leos Objects

11.15 Fundraising

11.30 Leadership

12.00 Report writing

L U N C H L U N C H L U N C H

13.35 Leos code of ethics

13.40 District Newsletter

13.50 HIV & AIDS Awareness -Guest speaker

14.20 Induction Ceremony

15.00 Vote of thanks

NB: Programme is subject to change

'ENHANCING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES THROUGH EFFECTIVE TRAINING'

Leo Advisor e-News August 08

2008-08-15T12:04:00.004+02:00

Issue 7, August 2008
Message from International Headquarters
The 2nd Global Leo Conference was held during the Lions Clubs International Convention,
Bangkok, Thailand. Leos met from around the world, shared success stories, discussed how to
improve their sponsor relationships, and ways to further develop their leadership skills.
Thank you to the Leo club advisors who attended and supported the Global Leo Conference!
Photos of Leo conference events are available at www.lionsclubs.org, click: Youth Programs, Leo
Clubs, Leos at Convention.

What’s New
Improvements to the Leo Club Program are under way! At the June 2008 board meeting, LCI’s
Board of Directors approved the new Leo brand core (what we’re made of, things we can’t change about who we are), personality (how we want people to see us, the perception we want the market to have of us), and truth (an internal and external statement of who we are and what we do).

Leo Brand Core = Community, Development, Fulfillment
Leo Brand Personality = Global, Contemporary, Friendly
Leo Brand Truth = Develop young, motivated, global leaders, who derive fun and
satisfaction from serving and strengthening the community.

The design direction for collateral materials is currently being developed and we are working on
identifying a tagline. Taglines are a brief and evocative phrase or sentence associated with the
brand name and logo that connotes the nature or character of the club. We hope you took the time to provide us with your opinion by completing the tagline survey you received earlier this month.

The creation of a Leo/Lion Advisory Panel has been approved and the Youth Programs Department is currently developing a panel member nomination form to be reviewed at the October/November 2008 board meeting.

Training Materials – As part of the Leo marketing/branding project, we are currently working on developing training tools for Leo advisors. In the interim, advisors can access the training tools currently available on the Resource Center. To access the online training courses and other training material, visit www.lionsclubs.org, click: Resources, Learning Center.

The LeoWMMR system will soon be available! It will enable LCI to communicate with Leo members at the club level. The Youth Programs Department is looking forward to having the ability to communicate directly with you and your club!

Leo Advisor e-News
Important Reminders
Did your Leo officers remember to submit the Annual Leo Club Officer and Membership Report (LEO 72) to the Youth Programs Department? The report is available online as a Word document or an online form at www.lionsclubs.org, click: Resources, Forms, Leo/Youth.
Leo Club Excellence Award nominations are due August 15. All districts (single or sub-district)
may endorse one Leo club per district to receive this prestigious award. For an application, go to
www.lionsclubs.org, click: Youth Programs, Leo Clubs, Awards and Recognition.

Leo October Membership Growth Award – Any Leo who recruits three or more new members in October can receive the Leo Club Membership Growth Award. Leo club advisors must submit nominations by November 30. For award criteria, visit www.lionsclubs.org, click: Youth Programs,

Awards and Recognition.
100% Leo Club President Award – In September, you will receive criteria; please review to
determine if your Leo club president is eligible for this award. If the Leo club president meets all of the requirements, you can present the award on behalf of Lions Clubs International.

Awards & Recognition
2007-08 Leo of the Year recipients:
Tia Messino Illinois/USA MD 1, Spring Valley Leo Club
Anantha Singarajah California/USA MD 4, Diamond Bar H.S. Leo Club
Whitney Weber South Dakota/USA MD 5, Salsa Leo Club
Dominic Sicchitano Pennsylvania/USA MD 14, Bentlyeville Leo Club
Shanna Grace New Jersey/USA MD 16, Point Pleasant Borough H.S. Leo Club
Jessica Roy Kansas/USA MD 17, Blue Valley West H.S. Leo Club
Emily Haejoon Moon Vancouver/Canada MD 19, Vancouver West Leo Club
Rachael Costello New York/USA MD 20, Hendrick Hudson Leo Club
Michael Buscemi Maryland/USA MD 22, Shady Grove Middle School Leo Club
Rachel Warsco Indiana/USA MD 25, Students Sharing Hearts Leo Club
Anai Steluti Silva Brazil MD LC, Palmeira D’ Oeste Leo Club
Juan Francisco Antil-Cancino Chile MD T, Esperanza Joven Leo Club
Thomas Helmut-Minichmayr Austria MD 114 Wels Leo Club
Marina Isabel Salema Portugal MD 115, Santiago Do Cacem Leo Club
Reece Colman Australia MD 201, Lake Tuggeranong Leo Club
Pui Yung (Emily) Ho China MD 303, Hong Kong Host Leo Club
Asitha Pinnaduwa Sri Lanka MD 306, Colombo Host Leo Club
Amit Bansal India MD 322, Calcutta Adarsh Leo Club
Anand Mehta India MD 323, Bombay Up Town Leo Club
Tomonori Nakayama Japan MD 333, Kashiwa Green Leo Club
Junko Miyasaka Japan MD 334, Maruko Leo Club
Kenji Okubo Japan MD 335, Osaka Shirokita Leo Club

Congratulations to all the winners! For more information on the Leo of the Year award, visit
www.lionsclubs.org, click: Youth Programs, Leo Clubs, Awards and Recognition.

Leo Club Activities

The Leo Club of Kathmandu Bagmati of Nepal organized a
plantation program on June 7, 2008 for World Environment
Day. A total of 350 seedlings of different species were planted.
During plantation, Leos also collected litter from the area—
making the environment look clean, neat, and green!

The Bartlett Leo Club of Illinois, USA donated $200
to the Bartlett Park District to sponsor a kite making
session where they made over 200 kites for Earth
Day. There were over 50 kites flying outside throughout the day!

If you would like your Leo club to be highlighted in the Advisor e-News, please send a Leo
Successful Project/Activity Report (Leo-SPA) to the Youth Programs Department at
leo@lionsclubs.org. The form is available at www.lionsclubs.org, click: Resources, Forms,
Leo/Youth.Youth Programs Department – International Headquarters
300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 USA
Phone (1) 630-571-5466 ext 6713 Fax (1) 630-571-1692
leo@lionsclubs.org

D412 Council Meeting Thornhill Gweru August 2008

2008-08-12T05:26:00.001+02:00

Greetings,

Congratulations to Thornhill High Alphas and their patron Lady Lion Sibanda for hosting a very successful Council Meeting.

Thank you to all the Leos and guests who attended. Thank you to the clubs that sent their reports in absentia. A special thanks to LDP413 Leo Stephen Besa, Leos Sarah and Mwape for traveling all the way from Zambia to take part in our Meeting.

I hope we all learnt a thing or two from the meeting and will be able to pass the acquired knowledge to the rest of our club members.

LDP412 Leo Tinta Mzemba

Leo Club of Camelot Activity report

2008-08-11T18:36:00.002+02:00

Leo Club Of Camelot
Fund Raising Report 1-8-08

Beneficiaries: Rutendo Old People’s Home

Active Members Involved:
Leo Cornelius Smit [Incoming VP]
Leo Alyson Martens [Outgoing Pres.]
Leo Rutendo Pfukwa [Outgoing Secretary]

Event/Activity: Civvies Day, Camelot High School.

A Charity Civvies Day was held to raise funds to purchase Maize Meal and Mufushwa [Mani Food’s Dehydrated Vegetables] for the Rutendo Old People’s Home Of Redcliff residents. Each student was asked to attend school in civvies for a fee of $50 Billion old or $5 new. A substantial sum of $3.2 Trillion or $320 new was raised despite the end of term lull and economic woes faced by all Zimbabweans.

It was decided (by The Committee) that Maize Meal and Mufushwa were to be bought at the best possible prices so as to attain the greatest result from our work. The Mufushwa was purchased from Mrs. Smit [Lion Sarah] and the Maize Meal from Mrs. Sampunga, in total the money was used to buy 40packets of Mufushwa, each sufficient to feed a five-person party for one meal, and 100kgs of Maize Meal to be shared accordingly per meal.

Financial Rundown:
Income: $ $
Civvies Takings 320

Expenditure:
Maize Meal 200
Mufushwa 120
320 320
=== ===

We hope and trust the food aid will bring some relief to the residents.

Leo Cornelius
Leos Club Of Camelot.

Leo Club of G-West (U B) 1st Council meeting report

2008-08-11T18:30:00.001+02:00

Leo District 412
Leo club of G-West (UB)

C/o SRC, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone
Tel: 3555072, E-mail: leosinub@yahoo.com

MEMBERSHP
Inducted & active 8
Prospective 7
At large 2
Total 17

FINANCIAL STATUS
Cash in hand P340.21
*An unconfirmed amount is expected from the Lions of Gaborone from raffle ticket sales by Leos.

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Blood Donation
The Blood donation campaign has continued to be our most consistent project. It held every semester.

Last semester from the 31st of March to the 4th of April it was headed by Pro Leo Olorato. The campaign encountered some obstacles, as there was a lack of funds and as a result there were no incentives provided during the campaign. However there was greater promotion strategy for this particular campaign as mobile advertising stands were brought on campus to promote the campaign. A panel discussion was also held to promote awareness about blood donation. With these measures in place, the campaign went on with out any major problems.

FUNDRAISING
Raffle Ticket Sales
Fundraising through the sale of Lion raffle tickets was conducted during the second semester. We were to receive 20% of all proceeds generated from the tickets that we sold.
We then went for the long vacation of three months (April to July)

GENERAL
Some of the projects and activities to take place this semester are:
ü Blood Donation
ü Dinner Dance
ü Induction of new members
ü Installation of office bearers
ü Workshop for office bearers

2008/09 OFFICE BEARERS
President Obakeng Kanthaga 72435326 obakeng.kanthaga@yahoo.ca
V. President Wazha N. Joseph 72869822 wazhajoseph@yahoo.com
Secretary Tshepo Nakedi 71883330 moshopha@yahoo.com
Treasurer Gaone Moseki 71772479 gaonemoseki@yahoo.com
PRO Lesego Mongalo 71854424 andy_lesh_mon@yahoo.com

Leo D412 Region 2 Report

2008-08-11T18:20:00.001+02:00

REGION 2 REPORT

LCI DISTRICT 412
LEO DISTRICT 412 1st COUNCIL MEETING
VENUE: THORNHILL HIGH SCHOOL, GWERU, ZIMBABWE
08TH – 10TH AUGUST 2008

Contact #: 0912 513 194 / 023 419 410
E-mails: b.sairai@gmail.com

CLUBS
Leo Club of Harare West Leo Club of Kutama
Leo Club of Peterhouse Leo Club of St Faith
Leo Club of Inyanga Leo Club of St Mary Magdalene
Leo club of Marist Brothers Leo Club – UZ
Leo Club – S.O.S Bindura

INTRODUCTION
I would like to thank my Leo District President, Leo Tinta Mzemba, for according me the opportunity to once again serve on the board. It is a priviledge fellow leos and one that goes a long way into developing me as a member of society. The last four or so months since my appointment have been quiet to say the least due to the anxiety created during our election period. Pre and post election activity derailed my plans to make a visit to some of the outlying areas in my region; mainly being the eastern highlands. I however managed to squeeze my way to some club functions as detailed below;

1. Leo Club of Kutama
The club has been self sufficient with regards to their membership drive. They managed to start a club at St Dominic’s Chishawasha and duly inducted members. I will be visiting this club in the near future to aid with literature and the necessary nurturing they will require. My absence there did not deter the ever active Leo Njabulo (Zone chair) from conducting the induction. On the 26th of July I attended their induction of the incoming board (2008 – 2009).

2. Leo Club of Peterhouse
Though quiet for the better part of the last few months, they have been active in their own regard. LD412 President and I attended their induction luncheon on the 31st of August 2008. Leo Tinta duly inducted them and the occasion was followed up with a rugby match pitting Peterhouse and St Georges. Their patron is Mr Taurai Mhete, 011 585 229.

3. Leo Club of St Faith
No report as I did not manage to neither get hold of them nor attend any of their projects. Mainly due to reasons beyond my control. Have spoken lately to Leo Tatenda who promised a full briefing of their activities at the 1st council meeting at Thornhill. Patron is Lion Mukoyi, 011 734 842 or 0912 496 400.

4. Leo Club of Inyanga
No report – managed to communicate with Lion Willie as the election environment did not permit my presence there. He has assured me that once things get back on track we will work hand in hand to re-energise that part of the region. Lion Willie, 0298 580 / 011 416 872 / 0912 252 958

5. Leo Club of St Marys Magdalene
No report – see Inyanga

6. Leo club of Marist Brothers
No report – see Inyanga

7. Leo Club – S.O.S Bindura
No report – only managed to start communicating with their patron a week go. 0912 746 707

8. Leo Club of Harare West
The club has taken a fresh twist to try redeeming lost pride. The emergence of a new crop of seasoned leos has ignited life back again. From a mere membership of 3-5 leos since the Easter convention, it has grown to 12 members though some are at large or inactive. Adoption of projects has taken place as well as twinning with other clubs. Sponsoring Lions Club is Harare West Lions Club. Leo Advisor is Lion Cynthia Maweni, 0912 289 463.

9. Leo Club – U.Z Campus
This has been one exciting development in Harare to which I was ably assisted by Lions Jona and Dr. Pat. Mapanda. It has faced problems from the on-set but set out not to let these get in their way. Its membership growth seems to be on the increase though their charter and sponsorship status still need attention. Praise and acknowledgement must deservedly go to its President, Leo Pritchard, who has handled a barrage of criticism with such constructiveness. He is surely marked to be a potential Leo leader within the region. Most of their projects have been disrupted by misconceptions regarding their intentions.

OVERVIEW
I am hoping to arrange a workshop for the benefit of clubs all clubs which I have not managed to get reports from but will need a lot of assistance from the Lions in the region. The status of U.Z leo club needs finality as it may deter prospectives from joining. The matter of attending council and convention meeting needs clarity as most leo members are quick to assume that the district has an obligation to finance their way. This is going to form part of my agenda when I visit these clubs and will try to ensure that they adequately fundraise for such. Thank you for the time , Madam Leo President, and may God Bless Zimbabwe.

PREPARED BY:

LEO BRIAN SAIRAI
D412 REGION 2 CHAIRPERSON

Harare West 1st Council meeting report

2008-08-11T18:05:00.001+02:00

LCI DISTRICT 412
REPORT OF THE LEO CLUB OF HARARE WEST
COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT THORNHILL, GWERU
09 AUGUST 2008
E-mail: hararewestleos@gmail.com

MEMBERSHIP

President - Leo Brian Sairai
Vice President / Twinning - Leo Hope Chirengwa
Secretary - Leo Letwin Mapanda
Treasurer - Leo Farai Maimbo
Projects / P.R - Leo Douglas Sithole
Membership / Tail Twister - Leo Blessed Mpofu
Member - Leo Rose
Member - Leo Faith
Member - Leo Judith (At Large)
Member - Leo Brenda (At Large)
Member - Prospective Leo Hansie (At Large)
Member - Prospective Leo Wesley (At Large)
Member - Prospective Leo Veronica (At Large)

The past few months have seen the club membership swell slightly though the retention will definitely need a working on. The director responsible and the projects director have been working hand in hand in this regard. The dual handling of positions will be addressed after this meeting as key members have already been identified to take them up. Conducting weekly meetings has been aprox. 90% with attendance being 60% – 70 %. This is the way forward fellow Leos and I urge you to take a leaf from the above statistics.

PROJECTS
The club has been under various social and economic constraints that steered it into pushing most of it Fundraising Project to the 2nd Quarter of the Leoistic Calendar
Hence most of the projects carried out where basically services oriented.

St Josephs Boys for Home
On the 5th of July the club made a visit to St Josephs Children’s home with the main aim of fostering personal relations and making the boys aware of the functions of the Club, its intentions and future plans. This also gave us the opportunity to know the kids and find out how there daily life goes. The most prevalent problem was the lack of a soccer kit which the club has organised a Fun Day to help raise the funds to buy such

Harare Children’s Home
The Club also has been working closely with the above home. The main project is that of Tutorial. Some of the Club members have offered their time in helping the children in their studies especially the 2008 exam candidates.

The club having adopted the “LETS ENJOY OURSELVES” principle have also included the children into it as well. The club has organised to take the children on day outs to movies, recreational parks, museum and festivals such as the HIFA at the club members’ expense.

Piece Job Project
The club has embarked on a temporary employment project were club within their professional careers would offer their services and the remuneration obtained would be directed to the club for its activities. This has been a difficult task with the corporate world as we all realise that the employment status has drastically gone done but we are happy to disclose that major steps have been taken with major firms like Ernst & Young. We hope to secure most of the deals by end of August

Awareness Project

The club having noticed its membership status dwindling it embarked on a couple of awareness project and programs

Club Bins

The club has been collecting bins and paint in order to paint them with massage that relate to current pandemic such as AIDS, TB, Global Warming and Environment cleanliness

Face book

The club has opened an account with Facebook. Please do invite as your friend!

Regalia

The club has been ensuring that its entire members have clothing that resembles the club or organization as a whole from T-Shirts to sweaters

FORTHCOMING PROJECTS

1. Junior School Cricket Festival: Plans are underway to organise a triangular series amongst selected primary schools as a talent
Promoting project

2. Junior School Tennis Tournament: Planning for the event is also underway
3. Agricultural Show Exhibit
4. AIDS counselling training
5. Leo Workshop
6. Fun day at St Josephs
7. Picnics and visits to care giving home

FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR QUARTER ENDED AUGUST 2008

Income & Expenditure Account (Re-valued)
$ $
Income
Subscriptions 206.81
Tail Twisting 0.15
50 – 50 0.18
207.14

Expenditure
Stationary 0.11
Printing 0.03
Equipment 0.65 (0.79)

Surplus on Income over Expenditure 206.35

Notes:

1. Currency

With effect from 01st August 2008, Zimbabwe reformed its currency by dropping 10 zeros; hence all figures are stated in the re-valued currency.

2. Printing

Leo T-shirts were bought by Leos; the club paid the print generation costs for the official logos.

3. Equipment

Liquid soap was purchased for the car wash.

Financial Overview

Due to the hyperinflationary environment, the club did not open a bank account since this would reduce the club’s liquidity and financial flexibility. The difficulty in obtaining cash was another factor against the opening of a bank account.
The club has been able to pay its financial obligations by pegging its monthly members’ subscriptions against a foreign currency index, thus no major reviews for subscriptions have been made.
Due to the difficulty in carrying out fundraising activities, for various reasons, the charity account has maintained a nil balance throughout the past quarter.

TWINNING
This has got off to a slow start but has produced two new clubs in the Americas; namely; Leo Club Modelia Monarca (Columbia) and Leo Club Grenada (Columbia). Plans are underway to visit them as they have indicated they will assist with travelling and accommodation expenses. EXCITING!!!!!ROAR!!!!

OVERVIEW

The future promises to be brighter with most Leo members now taking a more keen interest as evidenced by the serious approach adopted.

Prepared By:

Leo Brian Sairai
Club President

Leo D412 Region 5 Report

2008-08-11T17:41:00.002+02:00

Leo Clubs international Region 5 (Botswana)

Region Chairperson- Leo Kago Mathengwane

Region 5(Botswana) Leo Advisor: Lion Gibson Kay-Khiwa

Date: 06/08/2008

Where: 1st Council Meeting-Gweru-Zimbabwe.

Greetings fellow Leos, Lions and Patrons.
First off, my apologies for not being present at this council meeting for reasons beyond my control.
I took over from Leo Hazi after the last Leo convention and we worked together up until the end of the Leoistic year. During this time I’ve been faced with the challenge of uniting a rather scattered region which has never been easy for my predecessors. There are 10 active Clubs in the region:
1. Leo Club of G-West
2. Leo club of Kgalemang
3. Leo Club of Mahalapye
4. Leo Club of Tsodilo
5. Leo Club of Molepolole
6. Leo Club of Madiba
7. Leo Club of Swaneng

with most being rather inactive such clubs are
1. Leo Club of Mater Spei
2. Leo club of Selebi-Phikwe
3. Leo club of Serowe-Ikageng
4. Leo Club of Ranokanyane
These are clubs which have been chartered but have since got out of action for various reasons, and we are working on reviving these clubs.
However, there has also been entrance to the region by new clubs which are yet to be chartered. These are Prospective Leo clubs of:
1. Molefhi
2. Lobatse
3. Francistown
4. Maun.

Even though these clubs have not yet been chartered, they have indeed shown great interest in Leo and it activities. Their efforts are highly commendable and I look forward to a great Leoistic year with these clubs. I am of great faith that Leo Region 5 will be tops very soon!
I have had club visits to two clubs this July and this was indeed beneficial to me and to the clubs, these are Leos of Madiba, Mahalapye, Kgalemang and Swaneng. The Leos brought out their grievances which included not much interaction between Leos and Lions and shared ideas for projects. However, after the meeting, they all promised to produce top projects and come the next convention, they will scoop all the awards.
Have a great Leo Council meeting. God Bless.

Leo Kago,
Region 5

Leos Convention March 2008 Accounts

2008-08-07T00:05:00.002+02:00

LEO DISTRICT 412 CONVENTION 21 - 24 MARCH, REDCLIFF, ZIMBABWE
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
INCOME
1	Registration fees:
a)	68 x 110 mil		7,480,000
b)	23 x 75 mil		1,725,000
2	Dinner		180,000
3	Book sales		20,000
4	Photograph sales		750,000
5	Bar sales		-
6	Donations		6,250,000
7	Loan from District funds		888,500
	Total income		17,293,500
EXPENDITURE
8	80 x Spar Lunch (Sat)	2,000,000
9	90 x Spar Supper (Sat)	2,500,000
10	95 x Spar Lunch (Sun)	2,090,000
11	10 x Chickens	1,050,000
12	9 x 2kg Rice	1,125,000
13	Teas	521,000
14	2 x Cakes	110,000
15	8 x Baked beans	576,000
16	14 x Karinga soup	166,600
17	2 x Curry Powder	23,000
18	2 x 750ml Cooking Oil	130,000
19	1 x 750ml Cooking Oil	65,000
20	12 x Steri Milk	211,200
21	4 x 750ml Tomatoe Sauce	195,600
22	15 x Jelly Powder	181,290
23	2 x 250g Tanganda leaves	76,000
24	1 x Sweets	52,350
25	Onions	60,200
26	Tomatoes	230,000
27	8 x Knorr Soups	160,000
28	8 x 2l Mazoe	418,200
29	Oranges	30,000
30	1 x 750ml Mayonnaise	130,000
31	Plastics bags	6,000
32	Drinks (guests)	384,000
33	5 x crates eggs	675,000
34	1 x Eggs crate (Saturday)	210,000
35	1 x Wine	170,000
36	Photocopying	120,000
37	6 x Fruit salads	354,200
38	10 x Biscuits	145,000
39	Receipt book	125,000
40	Transport (KK & Torwood)	145,000
41	Communication (Feb-Mar)	200,000
42	Banner material	160,000
43	Banner printing	70,000
44	Police Escort	100,000
45	21 x Photographs @ 70mil	1,500,000
46	Payment to Lion Jona	400,000
			16,865,640
	Surplus of Income over Expenditure		427,860


LEO DISTRICT 412 CONVENTION
21 - 24 MARCH, REDCLIFF, ZIMBABWE

INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT


NOTES
2	Dinner: Mr. Machingambi 100mil, Leo Thandiwe Silo 40mil, L. Mzemba 40mil.
4	Photographs sales: 15 sold at 50mil each - Lion Dr Pat Mapanda 8, Lion Peter Dzviti 4,
	Regina Mundi 3
5	Bar Sales $0,00 : SALES WERE NOT RECOVERED
6	Donations: Zimchem 5Bil, Lion Dzviti 400mil, Mr. Machona 250mil, Steelmakers 100mil,
	SPAR REDCLIFF 500MIL
13	Teas 521mil: 2 Chickens-200mil, 6 loaves Bread-72mil, Jam-130mil,Tomatoes-110mil,
	Tomatoe sauce-49mil, 2l Juice-60mil, Dozen eggs-50mil
	Total - 671mil less reimbursement of 2kg rice for 150mil
45	TOTAL WAS $2,240BIL - BAD DEBT WRITTEN OFF $740MIL
46	Payment to Lion Jona - for duty charged on Leo awards.


OTHER DONATIONS
Lion Abinna (Triangle) 50kgs sugar, received 10kgs.
Mr. Machingambi 1 book (worth 150mil) for auctioning.
Lion Dr. Pateson Mapanda 5kgs beef.
Lion Suwadu Silubonde 1 dozen bread.
Lion David Mangwendeza 2 dozen bread.
Lion Rebecca, Lion Theresa and Lion Lady Dr. Patricia Mapanda dinner preparation.
Lion Lady Mhlanga biscuits worth $110mil
Lamcast 5 heads cabbage
Lion Lady Dr. Patricia Mapanda teas
Lion Peter Dzviti Friday supper Sadza and Vegetables *Report compiled by Redcliff Leo Tinta Mzemba*

LDP Welcome Message

2008-08-06T23:47:00.001+02:00

LEO DISTRICT PRESIDENT'S WELCOME MESSAGE

It is my privilege and honour to be your Leo District President for 2008-9. Thank you fellow Leos for your vote of confidence. I would like to welcome you all to this exciting year that lies ahead of us, as we continue to serve in the spirit of Leoism. To the newly inducted and prospective Leos, congratulations to you for joining the largest service organisation in the World. May this year be one of great experiences and abundant opportunities to make a difference in your communities.

My theme for this year is TEAMWORK AND FELLOWSHIP FOR MIRACULOUS SERVICE. In order for our clubs to run effectively we need to work as a TEAM. Let us strengthen our good relations with our fellow club members, as well as with our Sponsoring Lions. Make an effort to attend Lions meetings and participate in their projects. At the same time invite them to your meetings and activities. It is vital for us to attend Regional and District Meetings. Through FELLOWSHIP we '...unite our clubs in the bonds of friendship...' (Leo Objects). We are given the opportunity to create new ties and strengthen old ones. It is also at these meetings that we share ideas and solve problems that may be hindering us from progressing. May I urge you to open your minds to new ideas, do not be quick to shoot down a fellow members' idea because it is 'not the way you have always done things'. Make MIRACLES happen as we continue to serve within our communities. In the words of Mark Twain 'Sail away from the safe harbour, catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.

Leos D412 Convention08 Minutes

2008-08-06T23:41:00.001+02:00

LEO DISTRICT 412

Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe

MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION HELD IN REDCLIFF, ZIMBABWE

HOSTED BY LEO CLUB OF REDCLIFF

21 TO 24 MARCH 2008

1.0. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER

Immediate Past President Leo Melusi Lusaba called the meeting to order at 1000 hours.

2.0. INVOCATION

Invocation was done by Maun Leo.

3.0. NATIONAL ANTHEMS

National anthems of Botswana and Zimbabwe were sung respectively.

4.0. LEO CODE OF ETHICS

Leo Code of Ethics was done by Leo Letwin Mapanda of Harare West.

5.0. HOUSEKEEPING

Housekeeping was done by Leo Tsitsi Mbofana from Redcliff.

6.0. WELCOME REMARKS

Lions Club of Redcliff President, Lion Peter Dzviti extended a warm welcome to all the delegates and invited guests, to the 2007/08 Leo District 412 Annual Convention. He said they were greatly honoured to be hosting the convention and was grateful to the organizers and convenors for making it a success despite the challenges.

7.0. OPENING REMARKS

Lion Jona Machaya gave the opening remarks welcoming all delegates. He thanked the hosts for their wonderful gesture and urged delegates to make full use of their time at the convention wisely, learn, network and add value.

8.0. ROLL CALL AND CIRCULATION OF REGISTER

8.1. Roll Call was conducted by Immediate Past Leo District President Leo Melusi Lusaba. 87 Leos from 19 Clubs were present i.e.:

Region 2 - Zimbabwe (Mashonaland and Manicaland)

Harare West 5 Kutama 13 Marist Nyanga 2 Dangamvura 2

SOS Bindura 1 Peterhouse 1

Total 24

Region 3 - Zimbabwe (Masvingo and Midlands)

Batanai High 6 Camelot School 1 Chaplin High 2 Chiredzi Omega 6

Nkululeko High 1 Redcliff Omega 18 Regina Mundi 11 St' Patrick's 1

Thornhill High 2 Victoria High 1

Total 49

Region 4 - Zimbabwe (Matebeleland)

NUST 7

Total 7

Region 5 - Botswana

Maun Omega 5 Gaborone West 2

Total 7

There were no representatives from Region 1(Malawi)

8.2. Lions & Advisors Present: Leo D412 Chair Lion Jona Machaya, Redcliff Lions President Peter Dzviti, MERLO Region II Chair Lion Dr. Pateson Mapanda, Redcliff Leo Advisor Lion Suwadu Silubonde, Redcliff Lion Theresa Silubonde, Redcliff Lion Rebecca Lunga, Redcliff Lions Treasurer Lion David Mangwendeza, Redcliff Lion Lady Dr. Patricia Mapanda, Bulawayo based Redcliff Lion Amos Ngozo, Gweru Lion Victor Wasara, Gweru Century Lion Yotamu Muroyiwa, Maun Leo Advisor Lion Onkagetse Present, Regina Mundi Patron Brother Mangove and 2 Regina Mundi Nuns.

9.0. OFFICIAL OPENING

IPLDP Leo Melusi informed everyone that the Hon. Redcliff Mayor Chisi would arrive at a later time to give the official opening.

10..0. MINUTES OF 2^ND COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT REGINA MUNDI 7-8 DECEMBER

Minutes were read by LR2C Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya. Corrections were made and minutes were adopted as a true record as Past Leo District Secretary Leo Brian Sairai (Harare West) proposed for adoption and Past Leo Region 2 Chair Leo Blessed Mpofu (Harare West) seconded.

11..0. DISTRICT BOARD REPORTS

Leo District 412 Board Members present presented their reports as follows Leo District President- Maipelo Mogotsi, Acting Vice Leo District President - Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya, Leo District Secretary Boitshepo Chube (No report), Leo District Treasurer- Lopang Pelekekae, Leo Region 1 Chair- No report, Leo Region 2 Chair – Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya, Leo Region 3 Chair- Leo Tinta Mzemba, Leo Region 4 Chair- Leo Thembie (No report) and Leo Region 5 Chair- Leo Hazi Kgomotso (in absentia).

12..0. LEO CLUB REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

All the Leo Clubs present presented their club activities reports and the presentations in dance, poetry, song and drama

13..0. SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTIONS

13..1. Mr Chidhindi Police Officer & Junior Chamber International General Legal Council presented on Law Enforcement- Hidden Details.

13..2. Mr Machingambi- Lancashire Steel Personal Manager presented on Leadership

13..3. Redcliff Leo Advisor Lion Suwadu Silubonde presented on Personal Mission Statement

13..4. Redcliff Lion Rebecca Lunga presented on Campaign Sight First

13..5. Redcliff Lion Lady Dr Patricia Mapanda's presentation on dating was presented by Lion Dr Pat Mapanda

13..6. Mr Nani Lancashire Steel Industrial Relations Officer presented on Youth in the Dynamics of the Workplace

13..7. Mr Fato Dyno Nobel presented on HIV & AIDS in SADC Region

13..8. Lion Jona Machaya presented on Branding

14..0. DISTRICT BOARD ELECTION CAMPAIGNS

Aspiring candidates for the Leo District President and Leo District Vice President post presented their credentials to the District 412 nomination court followed by their manifestos to the electorate. Leo Tinta Mzemba (Redcliff) was the only candidate unopposed for the post of District President while two Leo Hazi Kgomotso (Gaborone West) emerged unopposed for the Vice President's post after Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya (Harare West) pulled out of the race.

15..0. DISTRICT DUES

Almost all clubs were not in good standing however clubs represented managed to update their district dues with 15 Leo Clubs present fully paid off for the 2007/08 Leoistic year. Alpha Leos paid $500 000.00 each while Omega Leos paid $700 000. 00. However it was agreed that District Dues for the incoming year be reviewed on a quarterly basis with the 1^st quarter as follows Alpha Leos $50 million and Omega Leos $75 million

16..0. LEO PROJECT- HOSPITAL VISIT AND PROCESSION

Delegates toured the Redcliff Medical Centre on Sunday 23 March and shared lighter moments, sang and prayed for the patients. A brief background of the medical centre and the surrounding areas was well chronicled by NUST Leo Anderson Ngozo (former Redcliff Leo) followed by a small donation from the Leos in cash and kind, presented to the medical centre which was followed by a procession and can shake in town.

17..0. DISTRICT BOARD ELECTIONS

A total of 17 Leo Clubs present exercised their democratic right to choose their board leaders resulting in a free and fair District 412 Board Elections with a total of 41 votes. For the District President's post Leo Tinta Mzemba amassed 68% = 28 YES, 11 NO and 2 SPOILT and for the Vice President's post Leo Hazi Kgomotso amassed 58% = 24 YES, 15 NO and 2 SPOILT. With no violence, rigging or vote buying, local (Zimbabwe Leos and Lions) and international (Botswana Leos and Lions) observers described the elections as free and fair and a true representation of the Leo District 412 Leos.

18..0. 2008/ 09 COUNCIL MEETINGS AND CONVENTION BIDS

Leo Clubs bid to host the 1^st, 2^nd Council meetings and annual convention for 2008/09. Thornhill won the right to host the 1^st Council Meeting in August; Kutama won the right to host the 2^nd Council Meeting in December while Gaborone West won the right to host the Annual Convention to be held in Mater Spei at Easter 2009.

19..0. PRESIDENT'S DINNER AND AWARDS CEREMONY

19..1. Welcome Remarks

Masters of Ceremony PLDS Harare West Leo Brian Sairai and Regina Mundi Leo Tanya Nzvengende welcomed guests and Leos present.

19..2. Invocation

Invocation was done by Leo Omega Machingambi from Kutama

19..3. Leo Objects

Leo Objects were done by Leo Njabulo Nkomo from Kutama

19..4. Introduction of Guests

Introduction of guests was done by Leo D412 Chair Lion Jona Machaya and Redcliff Lions President Lion Peter Dzviti introduced the Lions present.

19..5. Loyal Toast- Zimbabwe

Loyal Toast for Zimbabwe was done by Leo Chido Maburutse from Regina Mundi

19..6. Official Opening

Hon.Redcliff Mayor Alderman Chisi who had missed the scheduled official opening, made a belated officially opening of the District 412 Annual Convention extending a warm welcome to delegates to Redcliff

19..7. Loyal Toast to D412

Loyal toast to District 412 was done by Leo Douglas Sithole of Chiredzi

19..8. Response to D412 Loyal Toast

Response to D412 Loyal Toast was done by Lion Jona Machaya

19..9. Toast to Lions Club International

Toast to Lions Club International was done by LDP Leo Maipelo Mogotsi

19.10. Response to LCI

Response to Lions Club International Toast was done by MERLO and Region 2 Chair Lion Dr.. Pateson Mapanda

19..11. New Leo Club Members Induction

LDP Maipelo Mogotsi and LDC Lion Jona Machaya inducted new Leo members from NUST, Chiredzi, Harare West, Regina Mundi and St' Patrick's.

19..12. Valedictory Speech

Outgoing Leo District 412 President Leo Maipelo Mogotsi bid farewell to the District thanking them for the wonderful year she had, leading the district promising to work hand in hand with her predecessor.

19..13. Grace

NUST Leo Anderson Ngozo said grace followed by dinner

19..14. Guest of Honour's Speech

Guest of Honour Mr Mashangu General Manager of ZIMCHEM welcomed all delegates to Redcliff and hailed the Leos for their outstanding contributions to their community.

19..15. District 412 Chairperson's Awards

Leo District 412 Chairman Lion Jona Machaya handed over the Leo District 412 Awards to outstanding Leos, Patrons, Advisors and Clubs as follows:

a) Best Leo of the Year

Gold- Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya (Harare West); Silver- Hazi Kgomotso (G-West); Bronze- Brian Sithole (Dangamvura)

b) Best Leo Club of the Year

Gold- Regina Mundi; Silver- Dangamvura; Bronze- Batanai

c) Best Leo Advisor/ Patron of the Year

Gold- Lion Victor Wasara; Silver- Lion Onkagetse Present; Bronze- Brother Mangove

d) Best Leo Club Twinning of the Year

Gold- Harare West; Silver- Kutama; Bronze- Batanai

e) Best Leo Club Project of the Year

Gold- Gaborone West; Silver- Dangamvura; Bronze- Harare West

f) Best Leo Club Administration

Gold- Regina Mundi; Silver- Redcliff

g) Leo Certificates of Appreciation: Leo Charlene Nhlamba, Leo Zivanai Gambiza, SOS, NUST, St Patricks

h) Leo Awards of Honour: Leo Melusi Lusaba, Leo Maipelo Mogotsi, Leo Tinta Mzemba, Leo Lopang Pelekekae, Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya, Leo Brian Sairai, Leo Blessed Mpofu

19..16. Code of Ethics

Code of Ethics was done by Leo Yvonne from Chaplin

19..17. Induction of President Elect 2008/09

Leo District 412 President Elect Redcliff Leo Tinta Mzemba was inducted into office by LDC Lion Jona Machaya assisted by MERLO Region II Chair Lion Dr Pat Mapanda

19..18. Induction of Leo District 412 Board 2008/09

The Incoming District President Redcliff Leo Tinta Mzemba announced the 2008/09 District 412 Board which was inducted by LDC Lion Jona Machaya assisted by MERLO Region II Chair Lion Dr. Pateson Mapanda as follows:

President- Leo Tinta Mzemba (Redcliff)

Vice President- Leo Hazi Kgomotso (Gaborone West)

Secretary- Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya (Harare West)

Treasurer- Leo Letwin Mapanda (Harare West)

Region 1 Chair- To be announced

Region 2 Chair- Leo Brian Sairai (Harare West)

Region 3 Chair- To be announced

Region 4 Chair- Leo Varaidzo Matete (NUST)

Region 5 Chair- Leo Kago Mathengwane (Gaborone West)

19..16. Leo District President's Inaugural Speech

Incoming President Leo Tinta Mzemba gave her inaugural speech thanking the delegates for the confidence they had shown in her to lead the District for the 2008/09 Leoistic year and highlighted her theme for the year as Teamwork and Fellowship – Change without borders.

19..17. Vote of Thanks

IPLDP Leo Melusi Lusaba gave the vote of thanks hoping that all the guests and delegates had an enjoyable convention and thanked all who made it a success.

19..18. Closing Remarks

LDC Lion Jona Machaya gave the closing remarks thanking all the guests and delegates for making it through to the convention which made it a resounding success. He also gave thanks to the hosts, sponsors and caterers for their facilities.

20..0. Fundraising and Tailtwists

ZW$ P

a) Tail Twists 201 380..000 + 4.00

b) Book Auction 100 135 000

c) Guess Number of Sweets 210 000 000

d) Zambia Trip Raffle 120 000 000

e) T- Shirt 245 000 000

f) 50/50 Raffle 62 000 000 + 0.50

g) Cake Raffle 270 000 000

h) Badge Auction 40 000 000

i) 70/30 Raffle 123 200 000 + 5.60

j) Can Shake 148 750 000

k) Human Auction 85 934 200

l) Book Sale 20 000 000

Total 1 663 650 050 + 9.25

21..0. Any other business

Leos, Lions and Guests gave their reviews of the District 412 Annual Convention and there being no other business the delegates winded up the convention.

22..0. Date of next meeting

The next meeting will be the 2008/09 Leo District 412 1^st Council Meeting to be hosted by Leo Club of Thornhill in Gweru on the first weekend of the August school holidays

Minutes written and compiled by Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya

LEO DISRICT 412 SECRETARY 2008/9