MINUTES OF THE CONVENTION HELD IN 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 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 - SOS Bindura 1 Peterhouse 1 Total 24 Region 3 - Batanai High 6 Nkululeko High 1 Redcliff Omega 18 Regina Mundi 11 St' Patrick's 1 Thornhill High 2 Victoria High 1 Total 49 Region 4 - NUST 7 Total 7 Region 5 - Maun Omega 5 Total 7 There were no representatives from Region 1( 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 2ND COUNCIL MEETING HELD AT 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 1st quarter as follows Alpha Leos $50 million and Omega Leos $75 million 16..0. 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 1st, 2nd Council meetings and annual convention for 2008/09. Thornhill won the right to host the 1st Council Meeting in August; Kutama won the right to host the 2nd 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 Loyal Toast for 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 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 ( 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 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 ( Secretary- Leo Chris Bvunzawabaya ( Treasurer- Leo Letwin Mapanda ( Region 1 Chair- To be announced Region 2 Chair- Leo Brian Sairai ( Region 3 Chair- To be announced Region 4 Chair- Leo Varaidzo Matete (NUST) Region 5 Chair- Leo Kago Mathengwane ( 19..16. 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) 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 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 1st 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 |
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Leos D412 Convention08 Minutes
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