P.O.
REDCLIFF
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ACTIVITIES REPORT APRIL - JULY 2008
COMPILED FOR: 1ST COUNCIL MEETING, THORNHILL HIGH GWERU 9 AUGUST 2008
1.0. MEMBERSHIP
ACTIVE: 17
OFFICE BEARERS
PRESIDENT: CATHERINE K. MANGWENDEZA SECRETARY: SELINA BANHU
VICE PRESIDENT:
FUNDRAISING DIR.: PRECIOUS MUSOKERI PROJECTS DIRECTOR: TSITSI MBOFANA
TWINNING OFFICER: PRITCHARD MUZANARWO TAIL TWISTER: LUNDA-YANA MZEMBA
LEO ADVISOR: LION SUWADU SILUBONDE
2.0. FINANCES (old currency)
As at 31 July Charity $22,452,140,000 Administration $2,715,700,000
3.0. CLUB MEETINGS
Meetings are held on Saturdays at 2pm at the Redcliff Lions Den.
4.0. ANNUAL LEOS D412 CONVENTION 21 - 24 MARCH
Our club was privileged to host the Convention at the Redcliff Lions Den, which saw the attendance of over 87 Leos from 19 Clubs within the District
5.0. COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES
5.1. PUMULA CAMP CLEAN UP – SATURDAY 17 MAY
Pumula Camp is a residential compound built by the Lions Club of Redcliff. We cleaned up the camp by picking papers and slashing grass within and outside the camp, with the help of Batanai Leos.
5.2. REDCLIFF SHOPPING MALL CLEAN UP – SATURDAY 7 JUNE
This was held in commemoration of World Environment Day (5 June) with the aid of Batanai Leos.
5.3. RUTENDO HOME FOR THE AGED DONATION – SATURDAY 5 JULY
We made a trip to the Home and presented the 6 residents with 10kgs Mealie Meal, 4kgs Sugar, 2l Cooking Oil, Royco Soups and Washing soap. One of our Leos contributed 2kgs sugar towards the donation (see 15.0.)
6.0. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
6.1. MR & MISS LEO – SATURDAY 26 APRIL
We held this event at the Redcliff Hotel and managed to raise over $7,2billion (see 14.0.) which we used to purchase food stuffs for the Rutendo Home donation. NUST Leo President Andisen and Batanai Leos helped out at the function.
7.0. BRAAI/SOCIAL – SATURDAY 14 JUNE
We had a social with Batanai Leos and friends at the Cactus Port Dam in Redcliff. This is also a Lions Project as they are working to refurbish the area.
8.0. TWINNING
We hold most of our projects with Batanai Leos. We are currently twinning with Leo Clubs of Harare West and Univerisity of Zimbabwe. Also, University Teaching Hospital D413 Zambia, Dopemu Leo Club and Akowonjo Leo Club D404b Lagos Nigeria, CEG Leo Club in India, Kathmandu Kingdom Leo Club D325a in Nepal and Santa Rosa Leo Club D03 in Argentina. One of the outstanding projects done by Santa Rosa Leos is for every 1000 plastic container tops they collect, a child receives leukaemia or cancer treatment.
9.0. INDUCTIONS
Leos Catherine and Tinta conducted the Induction at Goldridge College Kwekwe on 22 May. Leo Tinta accompanied Region II Chairperson Leo Brian to the Peterhouse College Induction in Marondera on 31 May.
10.0. LIONS ACTIVITIES
10.1. REDCLIFF LIONS CLUB MEETINGS
We attend Lions Clubs meetings on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
10.2. KADOMA CHARTER DINNER – TUESDAY 29 APRIL
Leo Tinta attended the ceremony held at Kadoma International Conference Centre.
10.3. BATANAI OLD AGED HOME DONATION – TUESDAY 13 MAY
Leos Catherine and Tinta attended the Gweru Lions Donation Ceremony for the Batanai Home in Gweru.
10.4. INTERSCHOOLS QUIZ – THURSDAY 31 JULY
Leo Catherine helped our sponsoring Redcliff Lions in organising the quiz at St Stephens Church Hall in Kwekwe.
11.0. DISTRICT ACTIVITIES
11.1. D413
Leos Tinta and Catherine were privileged to attend the Convention held at
11.2. LIONS D412 49TH CONVENTION 1-4 MAY,
Leo Tinta attended the Convention held at Sun n' Sand Resort in Mangochi
12.0. PUBLICITY
On 13 June the local Midlands Observer Newspaper published an article on the Leos Convention and our club activities.
13.0. CLUB FUNDS SUMMARY APRIL – JULY (old currency)
A) ADMINSTRATION ACCOUNT
Z$ thousands
Income
Club subs paid 1,330,000
Tailtwists 160,700
Members donations 5,300,000
Total income 6,790,700
Less expenses
District subs paid 1,275,000
Photocopying 500,000
Mall Clean meals 2,300,000
Total expenses 4,075,000
Cash at hand 31 July 2,715,700
Bank balance (District funds) 427,860
B) Charity account
Income
Public donations (banked) 20,000,000
Mr & Miss Leo fundraiser (see 14.0.) 7,227,850
Members cash donations 1,267,150
Members donations (banked) 52,140
Total income 28,547,140
Less expenses
Rutendo Home donations (see 14.0.) 6,095,000
Balance as at 31 July 22,452,140
Mall Clean 7 June Pumula Camp slashing 17 May Mr & Miss Leo winners 26 April Santa Rosa Leos at an Aged Home visit in April Dopemu Leos at a membership Extension activity in May
| 14.0. | MR & MISS LEO PROFIT & LOSS ACCOUNT | | | | ||
| Income | | | | | ||
| 1 | Gate takings @ 100mil | | 13,400,000,000 | | | |
| 2 | Advance tickets @ 70mil | | 2,100,000,000 | | | |
| 3 | Models registration @ 70mil | | 560,000,000 | | | |
| 4 | Talent show registration @ 50mil | | 150,000,000 | | | |
| 5 | Donations | | 177,850,000 | | | |
| 6 | Total income | | 16,387,850,000 | | | |
| Less Expenses | | | | | ||
| 7 | Disco hire | 3,400,000,000 | | | | |
| 8 | Models cash prizes | 2,600,000,000 | | | | |
| 9 | Hotel hire | 1,100,000,000 | | | | |
| 10 | Lunch prizes | 560,000,000 | | | | |
| 11 | Police hire | 540,000,000 | | | | |
| 12 | Satchets printing | 200,000,000 | | | | |
| 13 | Drinks for competition | 175,000,000 | | | | |
| 14 | Cosmetics prizes | 150,000,000 | | | | |
| 15 | Communication | 110,000,000 | | | | |
| 16 | Satchets sewing | 100,000,000 | | | | |
| 17 | Satchets material | 90,000,000 | | | | |
| 18 | Complimentary prizes | 60,000,000 | | | | |
| 19 | Photocopying posters | 50,000,000 | | | | |
| 20 | Wrapping paper | 25,000,000 | 9,160,000,000 | | | |
| Net Profit | | 7,227,850,000 | | | ||
| Notes | | | | | ||
| 3 | Models registration: there was a total of 8 models i.e. 4 males and 4 females. | | | |||
| 4 | Talent show: includes one payment for eating competition. | | | | ||
| 5 | Donations: visiting Leos paid 50mil entry fee. | | | | ||
| 7 | Disco hire: includes 400mil charged for transport. | | | | ||
| 9 | Prizes: Miss Leo 500mil, 1st Princess 300mil, 2nd Princess 200mil, Runner up 100mil | | ||||
| | Mr Leo 700mil, 1st Prince 400mil , 2nd Prince 300mil, Runner up 100mil | | | |||
| 15 | Communication: Leo Lorraine 70mil and Leo Tinta 40mil for phone calls. | | | |||
| 18 | Complimentary prizes: for younger contestants. | | | | ||
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| 15.0. | RUTENDO HOME DONATION | | | | | |
| 1 | 1 x 2l Cooking oil | 2,500,000,000 | | | | |
| 2 | 2 x Green bar soaps | 1,100,000,000 | | | | |
| 3 | Transport to Kwekwe | 820,000,000 | | | | |
| 4 | 10kg Mealie Meal | 550,000,000 | | | | |
| 5 | Small spices | 540,000,000 | | | | |
| 6 | 2 x Royco soups | 470,000,000 | | | | |
| 7 | 500g Salt | 100,000,000 | | | | |
| 8 | 1 x Plastic bag | 15,000,000 | | | | |
| Total Expenses | 6,095,000,000 | | | | ||
| Notes | | | | | ||
| 3 | Transport to Kwekwe to purchase the food stuffs. | | | | ||
Report compiled by Leo President Catherine M
