Leo Club of UB 2nd Council Meeting Report

LIONS INTERNATIONAL LEO DISTRICT 412
REGION 5
LEO CLUB OF G-WEST (UB)

Presented at 2nd Leo District 412 Council Meeting

Date:7th- 9th December 2007
Venue: Regina Mundi High School, Gweru, Zimbabwe

MEMBERSHIP
Inducted & active: 12
Prospective: 4
At large: 2
Total: 18
FINANCES P401.50


ACTIVITIES
Blood Donation Campaign: The campaign was carried out on the 10th-12lh October2007 at the UB main campus. T-Shirts were given out to donors as incentives and 277people donated. The campaign was planned to continue on the 14th-15th at the FETcampus but could not because of the nationwide shortage in blood bags. It will again resume for 2 days as soon as the bags are available.
Social: To boost the morale of Leos we had a braai at a fellow Leo's place after ourmeeting on the 7th October 2007.
T-shirt sale: Club t-shirts were sold to members.P480 has been raised was raised fromtheir sale.
Induction: Two prospective Leos were inducted on the 30th October 2007.
Dinner Dance: the dinner dance was meant to be the biggest fund raiser of the year but it didn't turn out as good as we expected because Leos didn't do their part in selling the tickets so in the end it turned out into more like a social and we did enjoy ourselves. Out of an estimated profit of P4000 we ended up making just P271.60.

CHALLENGES:

The club is facing a really hard lime and experiencing a slow and painful death. This is evident from the fact that out of a planned 6 projects this semester only 2 were done (blood donation and dinner dance). The main reasons for the failures and inactiveness are:
Leos are not as passionate and enthusiastic as they used to be despite efforts made bymyself and the board.
We tend to plan elaborate projects that need a lot of planning and end up not beingable to implement them.
The biggest problem is with the "club veterans". These people tend to make so manypromises that they can't keep and most prospective Leos feel that they aredemotivated by them because some of them were involved in projects with them.Most projects that failed were headed by these people because they either don't showfor meetings to give progress reports or simply just don't communicate with peoplethey are assigned to work with.

We have resolved during the last evaluation meeting that:
We will go back to doing the very simple and basic projects so that we could keep themembers interested and active.
The veterans will not be included in planning projects but will however helpimplement them.

Compiled by: Leo Gaone Moseki (President 07/08)

Aplha Leo club of Batanai 2nd Council Report

ALPHALEO CLUB OF BATANAI

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER REPORT


1.0 MEMBERSHIP
Active : 30 Executive Board
Aspiring : 19


President:Lungile Hadebe
Vice President:Trish Maponga
Secretary:Merry Phiri
Treasurer:Tendai Masvingise
Project Director:Julia Mudzingwa
Twinning Officer:Tafadzwa Matemadanda
Tail Twister:Precious Dzapatsva
Public Relations Officer:Maina Mungadze

2.0 CLUB MEETINGS

Meetings were held every Fridays at 1400 hours at school.



3.0 FUND RAISING PROJECTS


3.1 Maputi Sales
Sold Maputi at school and managed to raise $10 000
3.2 Refreshment Sales
Sold soft drinks at school and managed to raise $7 500
3.3 Snacks Sales
Sold snacks and popcorn at school and managed to raise $4 000
3.4 Sale of biscuits and sweets
Sold biscuits and sweets at school and managed to raise $3 250
3.5 Fundraising dance : 27th October 2006
We held a dance show to adjust our financial status and finance a feeding scheme for three less privileged scholars. Raised $10 444.
3.6 Fundraising dance : 17th November 2006
We held a dance show for farewell to outgoing Leos who are doing their last year'O' Level, financing our end of year social gathering. Raised $12 400.
3.7 Fundraising Agriculture project
We made four (4) trips to Demadema farm and carried out a variety of agricultural tasks earning us $ 1 5 000 per trip. Thus all in all we raised $60 000.


4.0 SERVICE ACTIVITIES
4.1 Cleaning project
We cleaned the administration block for the school.
4.2 Ushering
We provided the ushering staff at prize giving day.


5.0 DONATIONS
5.1 Prize donations
We donated an art kit for Tapiwa on Prize giving day.

5.2 Cash donation
We donated $2 350 to the school to cater for some expenses at Prize Giving Day
5.3 Mealie Meal donation
We donated a bucketful meal to an ill orphaned scholar.

5.4 Paid school fees for 1st and 2nd Term for a schoolar amounting to $5 100



6.0 JOINT ACTIVITIES
6.1 School Magazine
We jointly initiated the editing of a school magazine with the staff in charge at school and it is due to come out the first week of opening next year.
6.2 Agricultural Project
We also jointly made trips to Demadema farm with Scripture Union Members.
6.3 Car Wash
We helped Redcliff Omegas to carry out their car wash project.
6.4 Dinner Dance Fundraising Project
We helped Redcliff Omegas with their dinner dance fundraising project.


7.0 SOCIAL


7.1 Leo Dance
We had combined end of and farewell Leo social. Prospectives and Friends attended the social.
7.2 Interaction
We had a social with Redcliff Omegas
8.0 TWINNING


We have been twinning with Leos from Redcliff Omegas and Rutendo Alphas.

9.0 TAIL TWISTS
Our tail twists for the term amounted to $4 000. 10.0 FINANCES AS AT 5TH DECEMBER 2006
Charity : $58 040 Administration : $5 000

LEO LUNGILE : PRESIDENT
LEO MERRY : SECRETARY
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REDCLIFF LEO REPORT 2ND DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING 9 DECEMBER

P. O. BOX 77
REDCLIFF ZIMBABWE
Tel:+263-91979629

ACTIVITIES REPORT AUGUST - DECEMBER 2006

COMPILED FOR: 2ND DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING 9 DECEMBER, KWEKWE

1.0. MEMBERSHIP ACTIVE: 8

OFFICE BEARERS
PRESIDENT: TINTA MZEMBA

VICE PRESIDENT& MEMBERSHIP DIR.: ERIC MANGWENDEZA
TREASURER: LLWYLYN ZIVANAI GAMBIZA
SECRETARY &TWINNING OFFICER: BERNARD MUVHAMI

FUND-RAISING DIRECTOR: NYASHA MPOFU

COMMUNITY SERVICE DIR. &TAILTWISTER: STANLEY DUBE
LEO ADVISOR: LION PETER DZVITI

2.0. FINANCES

As at 2 December 2006: Charity $59,500 Administration $53,858

3.0. CLUB MEETINGS
Meetings are held every Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Redcliff Lions Den.

4.0. COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES

4.1. BELL MEDICAL CENTRE VISIT - SUNDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
We had a social visit to the local hospital. We prayed for the patients and managed to cheer them up. We also donated some orange juice for the patients.

5.0. FUND-RAISING ACTIVITIES

5.1. CAR WASH - SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
We had a Car Wash in Kwekwe with the help of Batanai and Rutendo Alphas. We raised $5,000.
5.2. DISCO - SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER
This was held at the Zisco Club. The function did not go well as the turnout was low. We managed to break-even.
5.3. DINNER DANCE - SATURDAY 11 NOVEMBER
The event took place at Redcliff Alan Lowry Golf Club and was graced by the presence of our Executive Mayor Chisi and Mrs Chisi. We raised $103,000. 50%.of the proceeds were used for the Council Meeting expenses and the rest will be donated to Rutendo Home for the Aged.
5.4. DISCO - SATURDAY 2 DECEMBER
We had another Disco at the Zisco Club. We raised $8,000. 6.0.

TWINNING

6.1. SHUNGU HIGH INDUCTION - 7 OCTOBER
Leos Zivanai, Eric and Stanley attended the ceremony held at Shungu High School. Redcliff L;ons President Peter Mawoyo and Vice President Peter Dzviti conducted the ceremony.
6.2. GOLDRIDGE LEOS INDUCTION - FRIDAY 27 OCTOBER
The Induction Ceremony took place at Goldridge College. The sponsoring Redcliff Lions attended and Lion Peter Dzviti inducted the new members and the club president. Our Leo President Tinta performed the Officers' Installation Ceremony.
6.3. HARARE WEST LEO CLUB
Our Secretary, Leo Bernard actively participates in their projects and attends club meetings. He also attends Lions meetings.

7.0. REDCLIFF LIONS ACTIVITIES

7.1. LIONS DG KEBBY KoNIE'S VISIT- MONDAY 2 OCTOBER
Leos Stanley and Eric held a meeting with the DG at the Redcliff Lions Den. He urged Leos to strengthen their relationships with their Sponsoring Lions.
7.2. FUND-RAISING QUIZ- FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER
We participated at the Quiz held at Kwekwe Bowling Club. The funds raised will be donated to
various charities.

8.0. LEOS 1ST DISTRICT 412 COUNCIL MEETING - 12 AUGUST HARARE
Leo Bernard represented the club at the meeting held in Harare.

9.0. OBITUARY
On a sad note, we lost our Past Vice President Leo Albert Farai Mariga in a car accident on 29
October. May His Soul Rest In Peace.

Compiled by Leo President Tinta Mzeinba

2ND COUNCIL MEETING PROGRAMME

LEO DISTRICT 412

2ND COUNCIL MEETING
8-10 DECEMBER 2006 PROGRAMME

FRIDAY 8 DECEMBER

14:00 - 19:00 Arrival of guests and registration - Redcliff Lions Den
19:00 - 22:00 Supper and early birds social - Redcliff Lions Den
(20:00) Leo D412 Board Meeting

SATURDAY 9 DECEMBER

06:30 Aerobics - Reddiff Lions Den
07:00 Breakfast and registration - Redcliff Lions Den
08:00 Procession and Can Shake in Redcliff
08:20 Address Redcliff Civic Centre - Executive Mayor Chisi
08:30 Departure to Kwekwe - OK Bazaars Parking Lot
08:50 Can Shake in Kwekwe
09:10 DEPARTURE TO SABLE PARK - from OK Kwekwe parking lot
09:30 Familiarisation and registration -conference hall

10:00 >»TEA«<
10:30 Meeting call to order - LDP Melusi Lusaba
10:35 Invocation - Chiredzi Leo Anthony Siyavunda
10:40 National Anthems - Zimbabwe, Botswana, Malawi and Mozambique
10:50 Leos Code of Ethics - Redcliff Leo Stanley Dube
10:55 Housekeeping - Redcliff Leo President Tinta Mzemba
11:00 Introductions and roll call - LDS Blessing Zindi
11:20 Welcome Opening Remarks & President's Address - LDP Melusi Lusaba
11:30 GUEST SPEAKERS :Mr. Philip Pfukwa
11:40 Kwekwe Junior Chamber Member-Morgan Chidi-Law Enforcement and Youth

11:50 Camelot Patron Lion Corn Smit -Fundraising
12:05 Redcliff Lion Sarah Smit -Purpose and Direction

12:20 Minutes of 1st D412 Council Meeting -Harare West August 2006

Confirmation and Matters Arising

13:00 >» LUNCH<«

14:00 REPORTS BY LEO D412 OFFICERS:
LDP and Public Relations Director Melusi Lusaba

14:10 VLDP and Membership Director Maipelo Mogotsi
14:20 LDS and International Relations Director Blessing Zindi
14:25 LDT and Fundraising Director Yotamu Muroyiwa
14:30 REGIONAL REPORTS - Region Chairpersons followed by their clubs - Q & A
REGION I: Leo Fred Twali - MALAWI: REGION II: Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya - MOZAMBIQUE, ZIMBABWE: Manicaland & Mashonaland
REGION III: Leo Bernard Muvhami - ZIMBABWE: Masvingo & Midlands
REGION IV: Leo Letwin Mapanda - ZIMBABWE: Matebeleland
REGION V: Leo Oreniele Masakara - BOTSWANA

16:30 COMMENTS BY LEO ADVISORS & PATRONS
16:40 Schools of Instructions - Redcliff Lion Suwadu Silubonde
16:55 A.O.B.

17:20 DISTRICT FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES -
Tail twists, Hamper Raffle, Cake Raffle, Mystery American Auction,

50/50 Raffle, Guess No. Sweets17:45

Vote of thanks - LDP Melusi Lusaba
18:00 MEETING ENDS
18:30 »>SUPPER/BRAAI& Social till late <«. (20:00) LEO D412 BOARD MEETING

SUNDAY 10 DECEMBER

06:30 Aerobics
07:00 BREAKFAST
08:00 DEPARTURE-have a safe journey
See you in Botswana 2OO7...

Region 2 Report, 2nd Council meeting

REGION 2 LEO DISTRICT 412 SECOND COUNCIL MEETING REPORT
REGINA MUNDI, GWERU, 7-9 DECEMBER 2007

MEMBERSHIP
The Region 2 currently has a club membership of 10 namely Harare West, Peterhouse, Kutama, Hillcrest, Dangamvura, Nyamauru, St Faith’s, St Mary’s, Nyanga and prospective clubs Harare the Phoenix, Mabelreign, Prince Edward School and Herman Germeiner.

DISTRICT DUES

Most of the clubs are not in good standing while some have committed to submit their dues in due course.

COMMUNICATION
Correspondence in the region has greatly improved and this is one of the major great changes clubs as clubs have been making an effort to communicate about their activities.

TWINNING
The region has twinned with clubs in Region 3 and 5 while at club level their has been a marked improvement with club twinning and visits.

CLUB VISITS
Visited the Peterhouse on their induction luncheon as well as prospective Leo Club of Prince Edward to set up the club. Unfortunately failed to visit the rest of the

MEETINGS
I attended the District Board Meeting in Gweru in September as well District Governor Lion Ray Sibanda visit to Harare Lions Clubs for the Zone meeting.

OUTLOOK
The region’s vision is to establish more clubs and we anticipate a marked improvement in the number of clubs while the existing clubs are expected to continue going forward and strive to remain vibrant in the remainder of year

APPRECIATION
I would like to commend my fellow board members, Leo Clubs, Lions Clubs and Schools especially patrons for the effort made during the past six months. Their support is greatly appreciated.

Region 2 Chairperson
Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya,

Region 2 Report, 2nd Council meeting

REGION 2 LEO DISTRICT 412 SECOND COUNCIL MEETING REPORT
REGINA MUNDI, GWERU, 7-9 DECEMBER 2007

MEMBERSHIP
The Region 2 currently has a club membership of 10 namely Harare West, Peterhouse, Kutama, Hillcrest, Dangamvura, Nyamauru, St Faith’s, St Mary’s, Nyanga and prospective clubs Harare the Phoenix, Mabelreign, Prince Edward School and Herman Germeiner.

DISTRICT DUES

Most of the clubs are not in good standing while some have committed to submit their dues in due course.

COMMUNICATION
Correspondence in the region has greatly improved and this is one of the major great changes clubs as clubs have been making an effort to communicate about their activities.

TWINNING
The region has twinned with clubs in Region 3 and 5 while at club level their has been a marked improvement with club twinning and visits.

CLUB VISITS
Visited the Peterhouse on their induction luncheon as well as prospective Leo Club of Prince Edward to set up the club. Unfortunately failed to visit the rest of the

MEETINGS
I attended the District Board Meeting in Gweru in September as well District Governor Lion Ray Sibanda visit to Harare Lions Clubs for the Zone meeting.

OUTLOOK
The region’s vision is to establish more clubs and we anticipate a marked improvement in the number of clubs while the existing clubs are expected to continue going forward and strive to remain vibrant in the remainder of year

APPRECIATION
I would like to commend my fellow board members, Leo Clubs, Lions Clubs and Schools especially patrons for the effort made during the past six months. Their support is greatly appreciated.

Region 2 Chairperson
Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya,

Peterhouse 2nd council Report

PETERHOUSE ALPHA LEO CLUB REPORT 2007
GWERU 2ND COUNCIL MEETING

For the year 2007, Leo Club had twenty-three members of which eight held board positions. The board members were: A. Mudikuti- President, H. Kujeke- Vice President, S. Hove- Fundraising Director, T. Chiposi- Secretary, V. Changa- Twinning Officer, E. Mpanduki- Projects Coordinator, O. Mhere- Protocol Officer and M. Chateris as the club Treasurer

The club members were: R. Makomva, T. Ramushu, V. Mujuru, R. Kanyangarara, M. Chikaura, A. Zinyengere, C. Hanly, M. Dhliwayo, T. Nhundu, T. Matope, P. Chidakwa, M. Finnigan, T.Chikwanda, Z. Chimedza and T. Gara.

At the beginning of the year, as Leo Club, we did not really know each other. As a result we had a team-building course in order to interact with one another. This was held on the 14th of January 2007. Then on the 24th of February our Leo District President, Leo Melusi, and Chair Person, Leo Chris, gave us an informative meeting on their recent visits around the country and a brief enlighten on their duties. They also told us the origins of the 1st Leo Club that was founded in Chicago 1917. He encouraged us to work as a TEAM and strive for excellence.

We had various fundraising activities to enable us to kick start the year. At the boys' school we managed to sell Borewors rolls, at the girls' school we had donught and hamburger sales, which racked in reasonable profits. We were able to fund the tuck shops, which were held at various sporting events like the rugby and athletics.

In the second term we held a soccer and hockey tournament. There was a very good attendance. Later during the term we organized a Basketball tournament. At both tournaments we had a tuck shop, and at the Basketball tournament we had a braai. Both these events raised sufficient earnings for us to progress as a club.

We visited a number of places namely Nyameni, Ida weKwako and Kukura ne Shungu. Our motto "WE SERVE" was put into play. With the money we raised we managed to supply Ida Wekwako with 9.5 liters of cooking oil, 34 bars of soap, 30 Kilograms of mealie meal. To Nyameni Orphanage we donated 54 shirts, 6 sweaters and 3 dresses. to Kukura NeShungu we donated 12 liters of cooking oil and 60 kilograms of sugar. To all three we gave smiles and created friendships. During the year we discovered one of the maids had ulcers and was in desperate need of medication we sponsored her visit to the doctor and the medication she required.

The highlight of Leo Club 2007 was the induction lunch. The Rector, Mr. Calderwood, who gave an inspirational speech on "Servant Leadership", addressed us and Leo Chris inducted us as the Leo Club of 2007. Besides good food and laughter, we all decided to pursue the advice Mr. Calderwood gave us.

Thank you.
Leo Vanessa Changa
Twinning Officer of Peterhouse

Harare West काउंसिल मीटिंग report

LEO DISTRICT 412 SECOND COUNCIL MEETING REPORT,

LEO CLUB OF HARARE WEST
REGINA MUNDI, GWERU, 7-9 DECEMBER 2007


SPONSORS
The Lions Club of Harare West

LEO ADVISOR
Lion Cynthia Maweni

MEMBERSHIP
The currently has 16 members with a few being active members. New members just finished high schools have just joined us.
Chris Bvunzawabaya, Donald Chaitezvi, Letwin Mapanda, Franco Makwangudze, Mitchell Madzonga, Blessed Mpofu, Tatenda Homera, Tawanda Ruvire Patience Mataire, Tendai Maruma, Judith Rushwaya, Munjoma Ronald, Mawongera Brenda, Tavonga Zvobgo, Kureva Matuku, Hope Chirengwa

FINANCES
Administration-$14 400 000. 00
Charity- $00-00 The club held a Sight First Street Collection which raised $9 million dollars which was donated towards the Lions Sight First Project
District Dues- The Club is not in good standing at District level as well.

TWINNING
The club maintained twinning links with Chiredzi, Redcliff, UB, NUST, Gweru Omega, Peterhouse and prospective Leo Club of SOS Herman Gemeiner from Bindura.

PROJECTS
=On 6 October, Visited St Josephs House for Boys with the Lions and made a donation of few goodies including, sweets, maputis, freezits, drinks, and crisps among others. The Leos took an opportunity to tour the home as well as see the orphans
-On 13 October, The club members held Sight First Street Collection held on 13 October where they where stationed at Avondale shops which raised $9 million dollars which was donated towards the Sight First Campaign.
-On 19 October, Visited Prince Edward School Friday 19 October to give a talk on Leoism which resulted in the formation of a Leo Club at PE; however the final procedure which requires the sponsoring Lions is yet to be done.
-On 19 October, Attended District Governor Lion Ray Sibanda visit to Harare Lions Clubs which was held at Lions Club of Mabelreign Den. Leo Chris had an opportunity to meet the governor and Lions from around Harare as well as give a presentation on Leo’s activities in Harare.
On 24 November, We held a joint Christmas party for the disabled and orphaned children of St Josephs House for Boys and St Giles Rehabilitation which was held at St Josephs House for Boys with most of the Leos helping in the kitchen and feeding the children

FUTURE PROJECTS
The first half of the Leoistic year has been mainly on reviving the club, no we have set the remainder of the year to serve the community by undertaking various projects as we now have a reliable membership.

Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya, Immediate Past President

LDP 2ND Council Meeting Report-09 DEC 2006

LEO DISTRICT 412
LEO DISTRICT PRESIDENTS REPORT
REPORT TO THE 2ND COUNCIL MEETING HELD IN KWEKWE ON THE 9th OF DECEMBER 2006

Greetings to you all.!

As we approach halfway through our Leoistic calendar its time we take stock of what we have been doing for the past couple of months.If it is in soccer we would have called it Half time. As clubs we need to critically analyse how we have been operating. Have we been serving the community in our areas fully? Have we been working together as a team? Have our club projects reflected our abilities fully? Have you been communicating with other clubs, your region chair or any other board member? Each club can best answer these questions as to how you have been operating. It is very important that we be true to ourselves and answers them truthfully.
As individual Leos what has been our contribution to our club? Have we been part of the team? Have we stopped attending meetings or we come once in a while when it suits us? In order to move forward we need to look behind critically and learn from the way we were operating and if they are grey areas we need to pull our selves up and remember our obligations as Leos. We all joined to serve and please lest continue to serve and serve to the best of our abilities. Should we have any problems, lets use the Leo District Board for help. They are there to help, and they is no way they can help without being invited!

During this quarter I managed to attend the Induction of Tete Lions Clubs in Mozambique in August. Hopefully we will be also chartering a new Leo club soon. I also managed to attend the Malawi Lions national conference in November. I learned a lot from these trips and I got better insight on how we can serve better as Leos. I visited Harare West Leo Club in September, as part of the president's visits. I visited Bulawayo Leos in the hope of reviving the club as it has been having problems for sometime now. I had planned a lot more club visits but for one reason or the other most we cancelled at the last minute .1 will thus in the month of February try to visit most clubs in the district. Please liase with you region chair as we have already provisional dates .If the dates don't suite you please let us know in good time so as to avoid last minute cancellations.
In February from the 8th to the 10th , our District will be hosting an All Africa conference in Bulawayo at The Holiday Inn. This is a gathering of Lions from Africa. I kindly urge all clubs to make an effort to attend and learn

Finally , remember to take care of the minutes in life for the hours will take care of themselves !

Leo Melusi Lusaba

Leo District President
Melusl@ipcs

+2659600010

TEAMWORK AND MOTIVATION FOR QUALITY SERVICE

MINUTES OF THE LCI D412 BOARD MEETING- 1st COUNCIL MEETING

MINUTES OF THE LCI D412 BOARD MEETING- 1st COUNCIL MEETING

Date: 12 August 2006
Time: 22: 20pm
Venue: Harare Institute of Technology (Leo Club of Harare West)
Call to order; Immediate Past Leo District President Leo Anthony Siyavunda called the meeting to order.
Attendance
Lion Dr Paterson Mapanda Leo Anthony Siyavunda Leo Simbarashe Mapira Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya Leo Bernard Muvhami Leo Letwin Mapanda
Apologies:
LDP Leo Melusi Lusaba
LDVP Leo Maipelo Mogotsi
LDT Leo Yotamu Muroiwa
LDS Leo Blessings Zindi
LR1C Leo Fred LR5C Leo Oreinele Masikara

Approval of minutes:

Since most of the board members from the past meeting were not present, the minutes were not tabled.

Matters Arising:
Present board members reviewed the past quarter and previewed their plans of action for the next quarter.

LR2C: Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya

To resuscitate Africa University with the formation of a Leo Club or a campus Lions
Club with the help of Lion Iqbal
To establish a Leo Club at Christe Mambo High School
To resuscitate Leo Clubs at St Mary's Magdalene and Kutama
To contact Lion Jessie Khaka and former Leo Tendai Mutimutema in resuscitating
Leo Clubs in Chinhoyi.
To work with Lions Clubs in Harare and form more Leo Clubs in Harare with
prospective being Watershed, Eaglesvale and Oriel.
To collect district dues from active clubs.

LR3C Bernard Muvhami:

To help revive Camelot High School Leos with the help of Lion Smith.
The new board at Shungu High is ineffective therefore should help rebuild the club
To see into the present status of Nkululeko, Drake and send their request for resuscitation.
Work closely with two new clubs Batanai and Goldridge and Educare
To contact Leo Advisors at Manunure, Regina Mundi, Victoria and Kyle and follow up.
To contact Lions in Zvishavane and Shurugwi and help build Leo Clubs

LR4C Letwin Mapanda:

To contact Khumalo Lions Club to formally charter Solusi University
To contact Lions Club of Matopos and Leo Thembi for the formation of a Leo Club at NUST
To help rebuild Gifford and Townsend
To contact Lion Jessie for the formation of a Leo Clubs in Victoria Falls and Hwange

District Board Reimbursements:

1.) Transport claims for 2005- 2006 Leoistic Year

Gweru Regional Meeting: Leo Anthony Siyavunda $200, 00
Thornhill Council Meeting: Leo Anthony $300, 00
Leo Denford Mbengo $1 50, 00
Club visits- Victoria and Kyle: Leo Anthony $806, 00
Leo Melusi Lusaba $300, 00
Leo Simbarashe Mapira $500, 00
Leo Blessings Zindi $300, 00
Total: S2550

2.) Transport claims for 1st Council Meeting 2006- 2007
Leo Anthony Siyavunda-$ 5000. 00
Leo Letwin Mapanda-$300, 00
Leo Bernard Muvhami-$2500, 00
Leo Bernard Muvhami-$5000, 00
Leo Simbarashe Mapira$1000, 00

Total: S18 800, 00

Total Reimbursements:$21350, 00

Reimbursements Collections:

Leo Anthony for Leo Melusi $300, 00
Leo Bernard for Leo Blessings $300, 00
Leo Simba for Leo Elizabeth $800, 00
Leo Chris for Leo Denford $150, 00

Bernard Muvhami read the minutes

Compiled by LR2C Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya and LR2C Leo Letwin Mapanda

ALPHA LEO CLUB OF PETERHOUSE REPORT TO THE COUNCIL MEETING ON THE 12TH OF AUGUST 2006 IN HARARE

ALPHA LEO CLUB OF PETERHOUSE REPORT TO THE COUNCIL MEETING ON THE 12TH OF AUGUST 2006 IN HARARE

Greetings to all Leos and Lions,

The Club

Our club consists of 24 members with 9 of them holding board positions. The Leos from Harare West inducted us all on The 17th of June and it was a memorable evening. For meetings we meet once every two weeks to discuss upcoming events and our visits.

Finances: Charity Account-Z$120m
Administration Account-Z$1.2m

ACTIVITIES

Once every 2 weeks we visit places in our community with the less fortunate, the sick, or the old. Although we strive to go once every two weeks there are times when we cannot do so due to circumstances beyond our control. These are some of the places in our community that we have been able to serve so far.

a) KUKURA NESHUNGU
This is an institute for mentally and in some cases physically handicapped children. The matron Mrs Gambe spoke to us in length about how important it is to embrace the less fortunate in our community. All the members were able to open up their hearts and express their love to these children and enthusiastically play games with them. We donated stationery that the children would use at school.
b) MARONDERA HOSPITAL
When we visited this place we always went to the children's wards. We sat with the children and gave them fruit and talked to them, as we tried to make them forget the pain they were experiencing. We wished them a speedy recovery and sang songs with them.
c) BORRADAILE TRUST
This is an old people's home. It is always very pleasant to sit down and chat with the residents of this place while they would be eating the cakes we would have brought for them.
d) MARIRANGWE SCHOOL
We visited this place for the first time. It is a school in Marondera that is still developing and has children who walk very long distances just to attend this school. We visited them once and we were able to lose ourselves and play with the children after school and do many other activities.
e) NYAMENI ORPHANAGE
This place is also known as Musha Wevana. This is a place where some of the orphans in our Marondera community stay. When we visited them the children wasted no time in dragging us to their favourite play spots and forcing us to play games some of us had personally never heard of before. We never imagined the day 5 year old children would teach us pupils how to do things right especially in the form of games and entertainment. This was an unforgettable experience for us all. We were able to donate blankets to the children to protect them from the cold weather during winter.
f) MRS MAPFUMO
She is the wife of one of the cooks at Peterhouse. This lady was run over by a bus in the communal lands and therefore got her leg amputated from the knee down. 3 years ago Leo Club bought her a leg brace so that she would be able to walk properly, but this year she was having trouble walking because it had worn out. Mr Mapfumo then told our club about this and that he could not afford to buy a new leg brace for his wife and sought for our assistance. We were able to buy her a new leg brace which was fitted in, in July 2006.
g) FUNDRAISING
To fundraise for the club we usually
1)run a tuck-shop at major sports events like rugby and basketball matches
2)Carrying out raffles is also another way by which we fundraise e.g. cakeraffles.
3)Pop corn sales and burger rolls sales are also usually a success.
4)In the beginning of the year we held a joke competition within the schoolwhich proved to be a great success.
h) TWINNING
So far we are twinning with Nyanga High School and they have invited us to their workshop on the 15th of September 2006.

I) UPCOMING EVENTS include:
• Soccer and basketball Tournament
• Leo Club Fun Day
• School clean up
• A raffle
• Team building event
• Various popcorn sales and tuck shops.

In ending this report I want to remind all of you of this poem which sums up what a real Leo does.


I WILL DO MORE
I will do more than care, I will help,
I will do more than earn, I will enrich
I will do more than dream, I will work,
I will do more than teach, I will inspire,
I will do more than forgive, I will forget
I will more than fair, I will be kind,
I will do more than believe, I will practise,
I will do more than be friendly; I will be a friend
I will be more than a citizen; I will be a patriot,
I will do more than give, I WILL SERVE

I AM A LEO

If I had my way I would include a line which I feel is prominent and of great importance to both the club and to society and it goes like this:

I will do more than my best; I will do what is right.

I AM A LEO.



LEO PRIMROSE NYAMAYARO
ALPHA LEO CLUB OF PETERHOUSE SECRETARY

LEO PRESIDENT
SIMBA MATUPIRE

Leo Club of G-West (UB) Report to 2nd Council Meeting

Leo Club of G-West (UB)

c/o SRC, University of Botswana, Private Bag 0022, Gaborone

tel: 3555071, e-mail: leosinub@yahoo.com

REPORT: Leo Club of G-west (UB)

TABLED AT: D412 Leo council meeting

DATE: 8-10 December 2006

AT: Kwekwe, Zimbabwe

BY: Leo Kago S. Mathengwane (President 2006-2007)

MEMBERSHIP: total-32

16 active

10 prospective

6 at large

FINANCE:

ADMIN A/C BALANCE: P30.00

CHARITY A/C BALANCE: P50.00

Projects:

Special Olympics (10-13 august)-Leos assisted the lions in preparing and serving food to over 400 participants during the Paralympics!

A lot of hard work but at the end of the day it paid off-was definitely worth it! The joy in those children's faces kept us going from as early as 0600 till around 2200pm!!!!!

Special thanks to the lions -who battled -with us, especially Lions president, Lion Carmo-she's a strong person!

Blood donation (September)-the blood donation is held every semester, twice a year in the university campus to assist the national blood bank whose cry is persistent blood shortage and reluctance of the general public to donate blood. This semester about 250 people donated blood.

Thanks to the dedicated leos of g-west lives have been saved and they continue to be!!

*District governor's visit (25.09.06)- District 412 District Governor Major Kebby Konnie paid us a visit en route from Lobatse and Jwaneng.we had a productive meeting and were given a banner for the club and some office bearers were given pins (secretary, treasurer and president). it was a very important day for our club-the district governor is not a frequent guest in any Leo club!!!!

Molepolole prospective Leos visit (07.10.06)-we are working with the lions club of Molepolole who want to charter a new Leo club and we visited the prospective Leos to chit-chat about leoism (experiences, leoism e.t.c).

Sponsored walk (14.10.06~) Lobatse-in support of the lions club of Lobatse and to try to recruit new members for the Leo club of Lobatse which we hope to revive soon! Leos were represented and our efforts paid off, we managed to talk some young people into recruiting their friends into the club. Some extra beautiful t-shirts were given to the Leos who attended and one for the club as memorabilia.

Many thanks to the lions of Lobatse..., for everything.

HIV/AIDS workshop (28.10.06)-the workshop was held as planned with the objective of establishing a practical partnership with senior schools in Gaborone and HIV/AIDS organizations. Despite the low turn over, the workshop was quite an experience.

December service trip (04.12.06)-This is an annual trip in which several projects are undertaken including: donation of blankets, toys, grocery to an identified destitute family (we'll also spend a whole day with them doing household chores!) Books will also be donated to the primary school where we will be lodging, car wash to raise money for the grocery, litter picking and grass slashing as our clean up campaign. We will also visit the pediatric ward of the hospital. In all we will spend 1 whole week this December passionately serving the Kasane community!

Great appreciation goes to the organizing committee, Leos Gaone,Hazi and Boitshepo

Carols by candlelight (10.12.06)-various, service organizations in Gaborone including us are organizing carols by candlelight for children in Gaborone. The event will be held on 10th December 2006.these are rotary club, round club, lions club and Leo club of g-west.

Leo D412 convention 2006-2007-We will be hosting the annual Leo district 412 convention at the university of Botswana during the 2007 Easter holidays and we are depending on all our lions to help us in every possible way. We are expecting delegates from all five Leo regions. Coincidentally Leos will be 50 years old next year, we want it to be a memorable 50 years birthday at the convention.(for more info refer to the convention update)

FUND RAISING:
Braai: objective is to have it every other weekend to raise money for our Kasane December service trip. This has not been realized so far because of problems with securing a venue for the braai.However, we have had 1 braai at a fellow Leo's residence.
Bookstall: it runs every Saturday spearheaded by the lions club. We get 15% of the sales.
Donation sheets: these were provided to every member of the club to raise money for the December service trip to Kasane.

NB: many thanks to the lions club of Gaborone who have sponsored our expenses to Kwekwe.

I

KYLE COLLEGE LEO CLUB REPORT 1st Council Meeting 06

KYLE COLLEGE LEO CLUB REPORT
2nd Council Meeting Report

Membership: Active - 24
Non Active -0

Finances: Charity a/c- $26 280 000-
Administration a/c - $ 2 400 000-Committee members:

President Donna Enslin
Vice President Tanaka MutakwaSecretary Venus Khan
Treasurer Mufaro Makuwerere
PRO Michelle Hakuna
Tail Twister Niek van Hardewijk
Patron Mrs G Enslin

FUNDRAISING PROJECTS (from April Council meeting until 2 Aug '06)

• We held our first gig on 24 May 2006. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all.
• We held a games night on 17 June 2006. There were numerous board gameslike monopoly and chess available, as well as mini soccer (slug), play station 2,an eating competition, a very popular "Fear Factor" and Blind dates. Studentscould pay us to organize timed blind dates with 2 students of their choice. The night was a great success
• We held a World Cup Raffle. Students had to guess which country would winthe World Cup to stand a chance of winning

OTHER PROJECTS
• We held our annual Africa Day Soccer Tournament for the students on 25 may2006. This year we had 8 boys teams and 8 girls teams, involving about 132 students.
• We have started a garden in the school grounds to mark the 10th anniversary of our school.
• We held the annual voting for next year's committee. This is so that they can act as understudies for a term before they go into office next year, and to give the upper 6th students a chance to study for their final examinations. The resultswill be published next term.

Report compiled by Donna Enslin

Leo President

LDP 1st Council Meeting Report-12 August 2006

LEO DISTRICT 412

PRESIDENTS REPORT

Report to the 1st- Council Meeting held at Harare on the 12th of August 2006

Greetings to all, and I hope that we are all serving well.

Communication

Although we have not reached the desired levels in terms of our communication, I am glad to note that we are making effort to communicate fully at all levels from the clubs going all the way up. Please try by all means to communicate your activities to your region chair, the Leo Board, the Lions and International. Through communication our efforts can be recognised and thus rewarded.

Regional Meetings

Our council meeting gives us all the opportunity to meet and share ideas in various areas. This will be a platform to motivate all Leos as per our Theme this Leoistic Year. Not all of can attend these meetings and as such the region chairs will organize regional meetings now and again in the hope that all Leos have a chance to meet and learn. If a meeting is organized in your area please do make an effort to attend and learn, for it is in learning that we develop.

Leo Projects

One of the goals of our Leo program is for Leos to take a leading role in community development issues. After careful assessment of needs and thought the project takes off the ground and is implemented. The sad thing that I have noted is that although we are serving in some way ,are we getting a balance in our projects?I think we should all try to have wide ranging and different projects ranging from environmental projects, health related projects, personal development and of course our favorite, social projects. If we all aim for diversity in our projects we learn more and the community benefits more. So please can we have a variety of projects not the same projects over and over again. Don't be afraid of the challenge big projects bring, remember failure is the opportunity to start again, more intelligently and learn in the process .so go for it, what have you got to lose.

Membership:

We continue to have a steady membership base despite the problems that most Leos in Zimbabwe are facing. Leos in Malawi and Botswana are still serving but need a lot of motivation to help them serve better.

October is membership growth month. This is a month when all our clubs should focus our efforts on membership growth. Clubs should come up with different strategies on how to increase and retain members. Should you have more questions on this issue and how to plan your strategy please contact your Region Chair.
As an added incentive Leos who recruit three or more new members in October can receive the Leo Club Membership Growth Award. This is a lapel pin that will be award. Leo club advisors submitt(to the youth department at International Headquarters) their name and mailing address; the name of the Leo to receive the award : and the names of the new Leo Members. The closing date for the request is 30 November

So fellow Leos and Lions lets add new blood in our clubs. Remember that the only way a club can grow is to recruit new member to offset the ones that leave our clubs. Without this addition we would not have clubs after members leave.

District Dues

I know the Treasurer will have a lot to say regarding the payment of district dues. If your club has not paid its dues please do so, to help the district run smoothly

Finally, Allow me to take this opportunity to thank all my board members who are helping me. The teamwork that they have displayed is exemplary and they have been sure good team players. Keep it up fellow Leos

Also to all the Lions and Leo Patron for the various clubs in the district, I say to you, Thank you for showing faith in the Leo programe and the trust in the Leos and allowing them to serve. We don't take all your efforts for granted and thank you all

Fellow Leos, Lions and Friends remember to enjoy the little things in life, for one day you will look back and see that they were big things!

Leo Melusi Lusaba

Leo District President

4105Mkoba17 Mkoba.Gweru

Zimbabwe

Melusi@ipcs.mw

Melusi@comone.

co.zw +26311733338( cell)

+26354255686(Home)

+265 960010( Cell) Malawi

TEAMWORK AND MOTIVATION FOR QUALITY SERVICE

Region 5 Financial statement as at 1st July

LEO REGION 5 (BOTSWANA)
FINANCIAL REPORT AS AT 1ST JULY 2007

Date Description Amount


3rd May 2007 Balance from out-going Chairperson 252.00 (Lions)
180.00 (Cash)
3rd May 2007 Communication 20.00

11th May 2007 Communication 20.00

20th May 2007 Postage and stamps 30.50

28th May 2007 Communication 10.00

8th June 2007 Communication 10.00
90.50

1st July 2007 Balance 89.50 (Cash)
252.00(Lions)


NOTES
(Lions): This is monies that were paid to the region by cheque, and it was passed to Lions of Gaborone to cash it for us.
I urge all Clubs to be prompt in paying their region dues (P2 per Leo once in a year). This is the monies we need to operate all region matters. Fund raising ideas for the region are also welcomed.


Leo Hazi Kgomotso
Region 5 Chair

FINAL REPORT FOR THE PETERHOUSE ALPHA LEO CLUB

FINAL REPORT FOR THE ALPHA LEO
CLUB OF PETERHOUSE 2006

The Alpha Leo Club of Peterhouse has been invovled in numerous activities over the past year in order to raise money to assist the Marondera community, as well as to try and bring joy into the lives of the less fortunate.
The club started off by announcing nine new board memebers as well as welcoming the other fifteen members. They were then inducted in by the Leos form Harare West at a successful induction dinner held at Peterhouse on the 17th of June.
The Leo Club would meet every two weeks to discuss upcoming events as well as the plans for various visits. The year began with the club holding Z$80 000 and, bu October the Charity account contained Z$120000(revalued currency) as most of the money had been used to fund various charity events, whilst the administaration account held Z$1200(revalued currency). Once every two weeks they visited places in the community with the less fortunate, the sick and the old. The visited Marondera Hospital on the 20th of Febuary and spent time with the sick children. They also visited Kukura Neshungu, an institute for mentally and in some cases physically handicapped children. At borrodaile Trust, which the club visited occasionally, the club was able to sit and chat with the residents, while they ate the cakes the club had bought for them. The members also got a chance to lose themselves and play with the children of Nyameni Orphanage.
During the course of the year, the club took part in many fundraising activities. They ran tuckshops at various major sporting events as well as carrying out numerous raffles. At the beginning of the year, they held a Leo Club Joke Competition for both Peterhouse schools, which proved to be a great success, as they were able to but thirty blankets using the money they had raised, which they donated to Nyameni Orphanage. Soccer and Basketball tournaments were also held in which sufficient money was raised to fund other club activities. The club had planned to have a Leo Fun Day but, unfortunatly the project had to be prematurly ended due to lack of adequate funds. Using some of the money raised, the club was able to help a women named Mrs Mapfumo, a wife of one of the hired help at Peterhouse, who had been run over by a bus. They were able to raise enough money to buy her a new leg brace to replace the old one which had worn out.
Throughout the year, the club twinned with Nyanga High School, who the invited them to a workshop which was held on the 15th of September, but unfortunatly the Alpha Leo Club of Peterhouse was unable to attend .
In conclussion, the Leo Club would like to request for Leo badges or details on how these may be obtained.

Many Thanks
VANESSA CHANGA
(INCOMING LEO WINNING DIRECTOR OF 2007)

SELEBI-PHIKWE REPORT TO CONVENTION

LEOS CLUB OF SELEBI-PHIKWE
CLUB REPORT PRESENTED AT THE DISTRICTS CONFERENCE IN GABORONE (UB),
6TH-9TH APRIL 2007

MEMBERSHIP
Our membership stands at 10, 9 Leos and only 1 prospective member.

MEETINGS

We have one meeting in a month on Saturdays, but we do hold meetings frequently if we are carrying out projects. The club meetings have been put on hold since August 2006 and we resumed this year Feb 10, 2007.

PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES

STORM VICTIMS
On 12th December 2006 some members of the club joined the Lions club Disaster Committee to assist the victims of the rains that hit hard in Phikwe around November. These victims from the areas Botshabelo, Ikageleng and Sesame were given food and toiletry supplies such as vegetables, flour, soap e.t.c.

UNIFORM DONATION (FEB)

The club members donated their school uniforms which were then given to the guidance
teacher in Selebi- Phikwe senior school to pass on to the necessary people.

DONATION BOX

We got a donation box made to place in stores so that people may donate whatever they can. The box has a little slot for inserting money and another slot for when we want to remove the money. It also has a sticker with the club name and purpose for the donation box. Our first donation box was placed in OK Supermarket on the 1st April 2007. We are still negotiating with the other shops to let us place our donation boxes in their shops.

SEARCH FOR NEW MEMBERS
The current club members are school leavers who are all planning on going away in the near future, hence our P.R.O took letters to the headmasters of junior schools to try and convince them to help us find responsible students who can become members of the club. We also requested that the schools sponsor the chosen students. The idea seemed to please the school heads and we are expecting a positive response from them next week.

FINANCES: For charity- P30. 00
For administration- P 135.50

CHALLENGES

The has club few members and some have already moved out of town handicaps the Club a bit when it comes to carrying out some project.

We are also experiencing lack of support from the community e.g. we have been trying to sell our luncheon tickets and only a few people have bought. Despise this we are still hopeful that in time people we come to support us.

REPORT COMPILED BY: Leo Tracy K homela

"One person can make a difference and every person should try!! "JFK

REGION 4 REPORT FOR CONVENTIO

LEO DISTRICT 412
REGION 4 REPORT
GABORONE CONENVTION 16 APRIL 2007

Greetings in leonism!

I sincerely trust that you are all in good health and it is only by the full grace of the Lord that we can continue serving.i believe that it is an honour to our community and the world at large to have such a community compassionate,intellectual and reality oriented individuals serving in our
district today, thank you all!

Im proud to say that even though the number of clubs in my region have dwindled those still funtional have been quite active in serving our community, lately not much have happened in the region due to reasons beyond my control and it was quite difficult for me to attend or coordinate any activity in my region due to my change of location.
active clubs in the region are3 that is Solusi University Omegas, Gifford High,and Townsend High Leos. Bulawayo Omegas is reviving and plans are underway in making the club vibrant. Coming up with a NUST University Leo Club was unsuccessful due to rules and regulations governing their university such that interested members had to join Bulawayo Omegas. Solusi University was so active and undertook a very successful project in their history,GIVE A BEARER CAMPAIGN, to help blind kids in their community. Gifford also did just great in their acivities.

I would have wanted to enjoy and participate together with everyone in this years convention meeting but i am suppose to be back in college this Wednesday in preparation for my graduation.
Lets all keep serving or community and know that nomatter how much you have you can still give help. Even those who have it all in life are waiting for you to give them what they do not have, a different view on life, a glimpse at something beautiful and a respite from daily chaos.
keep the leo fire burning

Yours in leonism
Leo Letwin Mapanda
Region4 chairperson 2006-2007
26323292594

Leo District Vice President Report to LD412 Convention-6-9th April 2007

Leo District 412
Leo District Vice President
P.O. Box 2395 Gaborone
+267 72766907
Report to LD412 Convention-6-9th April 2007

Greetings to you all, i hope you are having an exciting Leoistic year .Things have been very slow on my side, particularly my presence being felt as the District Vice President, so I would not have much word to say.
My duties as Vice President were mainly to help the current President carry out his duties well and efficiently. This means filling in for him where he cant make it, and any other related matters. Another duty would have been to monitor membership within the District, as Membership Director. Well, membership for the part of Region 5, Botswana, my home country, is a bit on the low side. Clubs have been dying due to lack of continuity of membership, particularly for school based clubs. As it is the all but 4 clubs are slowly drifting away, the 4 clubs being Maun, Mahalapye, Selebi Phikwe and Gaborone West. There is hope to revive
the other clubs with the new students being recruited from second semester. And i have faith that all will go well with the Region in the next Year, There are two new kids on the block. Molepolole and Lobatse, with good intentions, to keep them around for a long time and provide fellow citizens with the much needed service.
It is my wish to see membership, particularly that of Region 5 becoming more than what it is right now, and have its presence highly fell within the District as a whole.
On that note, i hope you all have a good time in Botswana, and a beautiful new Leoistic Year as we continue to serve fellow brothers and sisters.

Leo District Vice President2006/2007
Maipelo Mogotsi

ROAR!! ROAR!! ROAR!! ROAR!!! ROAR!!

D G's Adress at the Presidents Dinner

Speech to the Leo District 412 Convention by District Governor Major Kebby Konnie,7th April 2007, University of Botswana

Now is the time

Thank you for the opportunity to talk to you this evening ,I would also like to thank the leadership for inviting me to this historic convention ,hosted by Gaborone West Leo club. I am aware of your great achievements and the great leadership that the Leo district has shown.
This is a historic convention because it is a year of milestones;
On June 7,1917,Melvn Jones invited his fellow Chicago business leaders to help lay the ground work for an organization focused on improving their communities. Today,1.3 million men and women Lions in 200 countries and geographic locations are working to make the world a better place. Its a year we as Lions are celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Association (June 1917) .This year also marks the associations 90th annual convention. Register now to join the festivities at the International Convention in Chicago ,Illinois, USA.
Half a century ago ,members of the Glenside Lions Club in Pennsylvania ,USA, saw a need to work with the youth in their community .They began a club for teens in the local high school ,creating the first official Leo Club .There are now more than 140 000 Leos around the world. Leos attending the 2007 Lions International Convention will celebrate this milestone with the Leo conference global Conference. In 2007, we celebrate 50 years of Leo program, a pride and future of the Association.
Although always present as Lionesses and in other supportive roles ,women were officially invited to become Lions in 1987.Two decades later ,women are the fastest growing group of Lions ,making up nearly 20% of all members and taking on numerous leadership roles within the association, including 30.5% of council chairpersons .Today we celebrate 20th anniversary of women Lions ( July 1987)
For the past two decades , Lions clubs have sponsored, the Peace poster contest in schools and sponsored youth groups. The program provides children ages 11 through to 13 with a creative outlet to discuss their feelings for peace. Through the contest , Lions have made connections received media exposure and had fun. The theme of the 2007-08 contest is PEACE AROUND THE WORLD
Today we celebrate the 20th Year of the Peace Poster Program ( January 1988)

As rightful proud as we are of District 412 and our home towns and communities ,one of the most rewarding aspects of being a Leo is being part of an International Association with more than 1.3 million members. Nowhere is this more evident than at our International Conventions. This past July our convention was held in Boston and as your District Governor , I was privileged to attend. I can tell you that the International Convention is a spectacular event .Tens of thousands of Lions gathered in Boston. Every part of the world was represented with each nation proudly displaying its customs and culture. It is a wonderful time to rejoice in being a Lion , but serious work is done at the convention as well .As incoming District Governor , I participated in a six day seminar with international president Jimmy Ross and other Lion Leaders .At that seminar ,international president was very clear about what our priorities were to be and what he expected of us.

This year our largest and most important initiative is Campaign Sight First II. It is the largest because it involves all 1.3 millions Lions in all parts of the world. It is most important because it will have a global impact on one of the oldest and most devastating plagues of human kind-blindness
When you consider the millennia during which blindness has caused suffering and despair in our world ,we Lions have had relatively little time to make an impact. We began fighting blindness only in 1925 when Helen Keller challenged us to become the “knights of the Blind” in the great battle against darkness.
But, we have accomplished so much in a short time Once dedicated to the cause ,we attacked it with all our energy and in the past 80 years ,we Lions have done more to alleviate the suffering caused by blindness than had been done in all the thousand years that came before
But in an even shorter time ,the 16 years since 1990-we have accomplished more than in the previous 65 years .We have taken on the leading causes of preventable blindness and pushed back their advance for the first time in human history.
In 1990, there were approximately 40 million blind people in the world and experts predicted that the number could double by 2015.Today , the estimated blind population stands at 37 million –an actual reduction in the number of people suffering from blindness, despite a vast increase in the worlds overall population .This historic turning of the tide could not have been accomplished without Lions Club International and Lions could not have done our part without Sight First , one of the most effective and efficient public health projects ever launched.

You know that Sight First has provided millions of cataract surgeries ,built hospitals and clinics ,trained eye-care workers and distributed medicines that have all but eliminated river blindness in some parts of the world. In the process ,we have saved the sight the of 27 million people and become indispensable leaders in the world .In the process ,we have saved the sight of 27 million people and become indispensable leaders in the worldwide fight against blindness. Some examples in our district where Sight First has worked ,constructing and equipping are ;
In Zimbabwe -3 eye clinics built for US$ 1.2m in Lupane ,Gwanda and Vic Falls
In Botswana -1 eye clinic at Mochudi at the cost of US$ 109,000
In Malawi –At Liliongwe and Blantyre at a cost of US$ 3 million

This is the money that was raised in 1988-1990 with no help from Africa. Out of US$ 150 m raised then ,Africa has got the biggest percentage
Did we contribute to this initial US$150 raised in 1988-1990?Of course by being a part of this global service club organization…..We do not have to do it ourselves as Malawi, Mozambique , Botswana or even Zimbabwe. It does not matter whether the money we raised here benefits us in our own countries. We do things not for ourselves but for the entire humanity. We are International Lions. We are Lions of the world.

And now the money is almost finished

I tell you this because the world again faces a crisis and has presented Lions with a great challenge and opportunity. Once more ,without further action , the worlds blind population could double by 2020.But Lions will take action .Through campaign sight first II , we will raise a minimum of US$ 150 million .This will ensure that Sight First can continue and expand on its extraordinary record of success.
As Lions of Africa, we have been given an opportunity to participate this time. Aren’t we proud to be part of this history? The campaign has already achieved great success, raising US$76 million even before the start of this first year of intensive fund raising. But there is much more that must be done .Less than two years remain to raise an additional US$74 million and the time to act is now

Our early success has been due ,in large part to the overwhelming passion with which Lions responded to the campaigns program .The success of Sight First II will mean that 37 million people , who would otherwise be blind ,will see- because of what we Lions do this year and next .

Our District has a target of US$150 000 and so far US$ 79 500 has been raised .
Through Campaign Sight first II ,we will be able to save the sight of entire cities and nations. Think of it…
That is ….as many people as three times the population of Kenya
More than the population of all the District 412 countries i.e. Botswana, Malawi , Mozambique and Zimbabwe.
The numbers are large and impressive , but they are more than notations on some grand scoreboard of service. The countries you have just imagined are filled with people-people just like those we serve in our home communities. they are ; Men and women who will continue to work and provide for their families
Children ,who will grow and learn and take their places in their communities
Grandparents , who will see their grand children for the first time
We cannot let them down. Serving as knights of the blind is our most deeply held value of our organization.
If Lions accomplish so much in such a short time, think of what you Leos can do. You all know how to raise funds –you are Leos and you do it successfully year after year. But Sight First II is something different .It requires commitment over and above our usual service. It calls for partnerships with Lions clubs and extra ordinary action
Our success together cannot be achieved by goodwill alone. We need to have a plan that would have a global impact and would change the world for years, even for generations to come
I ask you to invest in the future of our world .Some of you know people who can personally give donations , they be individuals or corporate .Lions have received extra ordinary gifts ,of US$100 000 like the 38 Lead Gifts. But how many of our members of your communities could give even US$100.00? With gifts like these ,your clubs and yourselves could get recognitions from LCI.
Together with your sponsoring clubs involve your communities. What makes your home town special? What kinds of people live there? Are they the kind of people who care about their fellow human beings and want to lessen the amount of human suffering in the world. I am sure they are and you can invite them to make a difference in the world

Please work closely with your sponsoring Lions clubs. They can provide any advice or information that you need .adapt and tailor it to the needs and customs of your club-but do not delay! Every minute lost means that somewhere in the world , another child has fallen victim to blindness. Most people are cut off from their livelihood .More people are consigned to live out their remaining years in darkness, dependent on the care of others

You can change this. With your help ,fewer and fewer people will suffer this terrible fate. Working together , we Lions will change this.

The time to act is now .The world is waiting for our help

Thank you

Region 2 Report 3rd Council Meeting 6- 9 April 2007

LCI D412

Region 2 Chairperson
C/O Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya,

Leo Club of Harare West

Tel: 263 11 502 548,

Email: chrisbvu@yahoo.com
Leo Region 2 Chairperson Report, 2006 - 2007, presented at the Leo District 412
Convention' University of Botswana, 6- 9 April 2007,

About Region Chairperson

Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya Club is from Harare West, Region: 2 Joined the Leo Club program in the leoistic year as a member of Leo Club of Chiredzi in the 1998-1999 to 20001-2002 then moved to Harare were I joined the Leo Club of Harare West in the leoistic year 2002-2003

Introduction

The Leoistic year 2006- 2007 was a difficult and momentous one for the Region 2; difficult bacause of an extremely challenging economic environment that saw inflation averaging 1033% and momentous with the revival of the region.
It is pleasing to note that the revival of our region has proceeded smoothly and the results at Region 2 have been particulary pleasing with the being turned around in a relatively short space of time from my appointment of Region 2 Chairperson at the beginning of the year.
It is indeed remarkable that all these achievements by the Region were made against the background of a deteriorating and challenging macro economic environment, proved to be a very challenging period for most Zimbabweans.

State of the Region

Region 2 is made up of 12 clubs namely Harare West, Kutama, Peterhouse, Hillcrest, Nyamawuru, Dangamvura, Nyanga, Christe Mambo, St Faiths, St Mary's Magdalene,, Chemukute
In addition to old clubs namely Harare West, Kutama, Peterhouse, Nyanga, St Faiths, Mary's, Peterhouse the revival of Chemukute we officially welcomed Dangamvura, Hillcrest, Nyamawuru and Christe Mambo who are yet to get a sponsor.

Twinning

The region through its region chair has twinned with region all the other regions especially region 2, 3 and 4. Helped in the revival of Bulawayo Omega by introducing former alpha leos to the region chair. However twinning with region 1 and 5 proved dificult to get hold of the chairpersons.

Club Visits

I conducted a very successful orientation seminar held on the 20th of September at Scouts Hall which was well attended by Dangamvura leos and graced by Mutare the Mountain Dew Lions Club members where i chronicled on the history of the Leo Club Program

On the 21st of September 2006 i had an opportunity to visit Mutare Agricultural Show were I met members of the Mutare Lions Club and Mutare the Mountain Dew who were on duty, fellowship with them.

Ivisited Hillcrest and Dangamvura Leos on the 23 of February 2007 in the company of the District President during his club visits

I Had the opportunity to visit Peterhouse Leos on 24 february 2007 once again in the company of the LDP.

I Visited the Leo club of Chiredzi in March 2007

D412 Zone C Leadership Workshop

I attended the Lions District 412 Zone C Leadership Workshop held Gowans Club in Harare in December 2006 where i had an honour of meeting the District Governor Lion Major Kebbie Konie, Vice District Governor Lion Ray Sibanda, District Cabinet Secretary Lion Frances M Sherpherd- Palmer, it was a once in a life to me opportunity to learn on leadership.We were presented with certificates of attendances.

District Governor Club Visit

The District Governor Lion Major Kebby Konie visited the Leo Club of Harare West and the Leo Club of Harare West at a function held at Crowne Plaza, Monomotapa hotel. It was an eye opening occassion where we had a one- on- one encounter with the district governor. We were presented with the governor's banner and pins

District 412 1st Council Meeting

A very successful 1st Council Meeting was hosted by the Leo Club of Harare West in August which was held at Harare Institute of Technology.In attendance were Leos from Chiredzi,
Redcliff, Solusi, Peterhouse, St Faiths, Nyanga, Dangamvura. The meeting was graced by Lion Pat Mapanda, Lion Cynthia Maweni and Lion Tofara Nyamwena. Leos interacted and shared ideas with the main highlight being the social held at the end of the day which raised a substantive amount that boosted the District 412 board's dry coffers as all members left with smiles.


Communication
Communication has greatly improved with the whole region always the first with the news within the region, however there are some hitches which can be delt with by the end of the year

Public Relations

The level of publicity was commendable in the region with activities among them the Sight First Commemorations aired on both Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation Television and Radio News

District Dues

Payment of district dues by most clubs continue to be a thorn in the flesh maily because of lack of communication to the clubs by the respective authorities given the mandate to run the affairs of the district treasury.To this end most clubs are not in good standing as traditionally they get communation from the treasurer therefore opted to go by tradition, unfortunately no one communicated to them.

Appreciation
On behalf of the region i wish to acknowledge the contributions of various stakeholders for the Region's perfomance in the year under review. It has taken tremendous effort and commitment on my part to steer the region's clubs to post excellent results during an exciting period of revival against the background of a difficult economic environment characterised by unprecedented challenges. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to my fellow District Board members, Region 2 Leo Clubs, Leos, Patrons and Leo advisors for their commendable perfomance under these challenging circumstances. I have no doubt in my mind that the team work and commitment within the region will continue to deliver good results in the Leoistic Year 2006-2007 and beyond.

LEO DISTRICT 412
LEO DISTRICT PRESIDENTS REPORT
Report to the 3rd Council Meeting on the 7th of April 2007 held at UB Gaborone

Greetings to you all

As I pass on the mantle of leadership to the next LDP I am pleased that the Leo District board performed well .Although they is still room for improvement. We sure did motivate and we all worked as a team as per our theme.

MALAWI

During the past years they was a noticeable growth in Leo club activities, since the first club Blantyre Secondary School was established .Lions took pride in the surge ,Leos served with pride. The local media was awash with Leo news and Leos became a house hold name. These gains that the early pioneers is being slowly eroded. The number of active and reporting clubs have dropped to a handful. A lot of factors have contributed to the decline in the activities of Leo activities. The main factor that I think is hampering growth is the issue of continuity. When a club was established and flourished they was no deliberate policy of recruitment. When the crop of Leos left, lets say a school the clubs took a down turn and slowly and slowly and over a period most clubs would struggle. With no motivation and guiding it has been tough going for Leos in Malawi. With such a background all hope is not lost. Things are slowly getting back on track, inroads are being made and a few clubs have been revived. An appeal to all Lions clubs in the regions is that they should take a keen and active role in Leo club activities. The Leos need all the support they can get from the Lions. To those that have not yet sponsored a Leo club, the future is in the youth so please sponsor a Leo Club. A Big thanks to the Leo Chairperson for Malawi Lion Patricia Mwase for her efforts

Zimbabwe

With triple inflation digits ,the economic down turn of the country has also dealt a negative blow to Leo club activities. Take for example this convention; it requires close to 1 Million dollars to attend. How many of our working parents can afford this. If they can afford this they will surely be more pressing issues that need attention Most affected are the omega Leos who most of them are bread winners. With all the stress and hustles they have found little time to serve. With all these challenges they are also opportunities to serve .They have been tremendous service to the communities in some clubs.

Botswana

They is a lot of potential in this country. The biggest challenge during this year has been the information black out .No one is quite sure of how well the clubs are doing. The few that know are not telling. I think its time we move back to the basics ,that is the normal way to report about club activities .A copy to the advisor ,a copy to the board an a copy to international. This is the only remedy of the issue of non communication.
Never the less clubs that are reporting in Botswana have been serving with pride

Overally the district has a lot of potential and it is up to each and every Leo to do his/her best.

Thanking all those who helped in making this year a memorable one for all the leos in the dIstrict.

Leo Melusi Lusaba

LDP
Melusi@ipcs.mw

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