AGE NOT A LIMITATION TO SERVICE

Saturaday, October 18, 2008, was a remarkable day in the lives of Leos at Makerere University and Kampala Central Lions club. It is the day the Leos club at Makerere was chartered.

The presentation of the charter was preceeded by a blood donation exercise conducted in conjunction with Nakasero Blood bank where over 15 units of blood were collected. In the photo left, Lions are seen in line with leos waiting to donate blood.

The blood donation exercise was followed by a match past led by the band from Nsibirwa hall gardens to the faculty of Food science and technology where the induction and installation ceremonies took place. I bring to you, the moments during the match as caught on camera;

Ready to walk the line of service.

A presidential perspective of walking the line of service.

Disability is not a limitation to servive

Leading the walk of service

The kids could not accept to be left behind and they participated enthusiastically in the match.

The induction and installation ceremony was conducted by Ln. Anaclet Turyakira a certified Guiding lion. He advised the Leos and installed officers to follow the principals guiding the service of lionism. He called upon them to serve selflessly in their communities. He also challenged them to be the role models for their fellow youth and to champion the causes agaist drug abuse, environmental degradation, prostitution, moral decay and other social vices.

The president of the Lions club of Kampala Central- the sponsoring club, advised the Leos to lead by example and work towards the success of the club. She also challenged them to be the flag bearers in the fight against moral decadence at the university and our communities atlarge.

Leos(down in photo) as they took oath.

The Executive(down) waiting to be installed

The Charter president Leo Rucia Orikiriza promised to work hard with other Leos to fulfill their duties and obligations. 

The ceremonies were concluded with a luncheon organised at the faculty of food science restaurant.......talk about eating a well researched and recommended meal!!

The Blog team wishes the Executive and the entire club a fruitful lionistic year.

CHAMPIONING THE CAUSE

On Friday, october 10, 2008, the Lions of Kampala Central Lions club organised a fundraising Dinner  to raise funds for the Club's upcoming Medical camps in the rural areas of Kagadi and Isingiro. The dinner was graced with the presence of the IPDG Ln. Hon. Shem Bageine who was also the chief guest. He on his part pledged shillings two million and helped in raising over  six million through auctioning some items.

He implored Lions to give whatever  they can afford because what we consider little is big enough to change somebody's life for a very long time.

Lion members who attended showed cause through pledges and cash contributions. The function was also attended by guests from other Lions clubs in Kampala and a Rotarian who appreciated the efforts of the Lions and pledged in support of the cause.

The Club President on her part encouraged members to support club activities through active participation to enable the club fulfil it's obligations. She also pledged Shillions one hundred thousand towards the medical camps.

The evening also saw some private companies join the cause. MED Technologies pledged to contribute Shillings two hundred thousand. Others included Nile high school who pledged Shilling four hundred thousand and Entebbe Distributors who also pledged shs two hundred thousand. Another notable pledge came from Opticals house who pledged to contribute eye glasses worth 1.5million Shillings.

The evening was climaxed with a samptous dinner and entertainment by a live band that played music from the yesteryears much to the delight of the Lions and guests who danced to the tunes.

INVITATION TO THE MEDICAL CAMP

I wish to notify you that the Lions Club of Kampala Central will be holding its medical camp in Kagadi, Kibaale District on November 7-8, 2008.  We shall be leaving Kampala on Friday November 7, 2008 at 9:00AM hoping to arrive in Kagadi by 2:00PM.  That day at 3:00PM to 5:00PM we shall handle the reproductive health programme in schools by distributing sanitary pads to about 800 school girls in three schools.  Saturday November 8, 2008, we shall hold the medical camp at St. Ambrose Hospital between 9:00AM and 5:00PM.  The day will be crowned with a barbeque, starting 06:00PM until late.  We shall be returning on Sunday morning, on November 9, 2008.  We plan to charter a coaster or omni-bus (depending on the number going).  The contribution to this, plus the accomodation charges, will be comminicated to you once we establish the number of people travelling.

 

On behalf of the Club President, this is therefore to invite all of you to this club activity as we join our hands in service, in pursuit of miracles through service.  Please confirm your participation by replying to this mail. or by SMS or call to 077-2508518.  We look forward to your company on our trip to Kagadi.

 

Thanks 

 

Eng. Dans Nshekanabo Naturinda
CHAIRMAN, SIGHT FIRST AND HEALTH

LIONS CLUB OF KAMPALA CENTRAL

 

MED Technologies Ltd.
Mobile:+256 70 2508518,+256 71 2508518, +256 77 2508518, 
Alt. contacts: td@medtechnologies.co.ug, dnaturinda@tech.mak.ac.ug

Website: www.medtechnologies.co.ug

FUNDRAISING FOR THE MEDICAL CAMP

Dear Members (Lions Club Kampala Central)

 

As you are aware, our medical camp is only days away.  We are now trying to put all the resources together in preparation for the day.  You will remember that each member was tasked to fundraise for at least 50,000/= which he/she can raise individually or from friends and colleagues using the provided form.  I am assuming that each one of us has already handled this modest assignment.  I therefore call upon everyone to forward their collections/contributions to enable us handle a number of expenses involved.  You can inform me by mail, SMS or call me, I will come and pick your collections in person, wherever you are, provided of course it is within Kampala.  You can also forward your collections to the Club Treasurer.  In case you still need the form, I have sent it to your individual email addresses, but please let us submit all our collections and contributions by Wednesday October 29, 2008.

 

For those who attended the fundraising dinner and made pledges, you are also requested to forward them likewise, by Wednesday October 29, 2008.  If the pledge was made by your guest, please assist the club to collect it.  I have attached the list of the pledges hereto, for information.

 

Thanks
 

Best Regards 

Eng. Dans Nshekanabo Naturinda
MED Technologies Ltd.
MED House, 977 Mugwanya Rd, Rubaga, Kampala
P.O. Box 22891, Kampala, Uganda 
Tel.:+256 31 2282330, Fax: +256 41 4271342
Mobile:+256 71 2508518, +256 77 2508518, 
Alt. contacts: medtechnologies@yahoo.co.uk, td@medtechnologies.co.ug, info@medtechnologies.co.ug   

Website: www.medtechnologies.co.ug

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A GREAT LION PASSES ON

We have learnt, with great sadness, of the passing on of Ln. Abdu Mulani Masaba, the Charter President of the Lions Club of Kampala North(seen in the photo left handing over to the incoming president on July 12, 2008).  Abdul died on Friday night in a grisly road accident that claimed 27 lives (and we are still counting since more victims are still admitted in critical condition).  As Lions mourn the passing of Ln. Abdul and celebrating his life, we also need to reflect on the devastation of families and society by this terrible carnage, and add our voices and efforts to the road safety campaign.  This we can do, at least for the memory of Ln. Abdul and all those whose lives have perished on our roads, and the families that continue to wallow in un-predicted misery due to the passing of their bread winners.

 

Our condolences to the family of the Late Abdul, the President and Members of the Lions Club of Kampala North, Uganda Red Cross Society where Abdul was working, and the entire Lions fraternity.  May his soul rest in eternal peace.
 

Ln. Eng. Dans N. Naturinda

LIONS CLUB OF KAMPALA CENTRAL

World Service Day

Dear Lions

 

I am glad to inform you that as we continue to celebrate the World Service Day, the Lions Club of Kampala Central will be hosting a blood donation exercise facilitated by the Nakasero Blood Bank.  This exercise will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2008 between 10:00AM and 12:00PM.  You are requested to turn up in big numbers to support this great cause. Please remember to come along with friends who are potential blood donors (aged between 17 and 61 years and weighing at least 45kg).  You will be provided with all the information related with donating blood safely.

 

On the same day (Saturday October 18, 2008) at 1:00PM, the Club will also be handing over the Charter for the Leo Club at Makerere University, inducting the charter members and installing the club officers.  This ceremony will be preceded by a colourful match past (with a brass band) around the University Campus commencing immediately after blood donation at 12:00PM.  The Guest of Honour will be the Dean of STudents of Makerere University and the induction and installation ceremonies will be conducted by the Immediate Past District Governor, Ln. Hon. Shem Bageine.

 

Please take time off on Saturday and join us for these great activities, and remember to come with friends, both to support the blood donation drive and the Leos as the start their new club.  The formal ceremonies will end at 2:00PM after which we shall continue with fellowship lunch and drinks, with members leaving at leisure.  The detailed programme for the day is attached hereto.

 

Thank you, hoping to meet you at Makerere on Saturday.

Best Regards 

Eng. Dans Nshekanabo Naturinda

PROGRAM FOR THE CEREMONIES TO HANDOVER THE LEO CHARTER FOR
THE LEO CLUB AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ON OCTOBER 18, 2008

PRESIDING OFFICER      :           President, Lions Club of Kampala Central

TAMER                                 :           Ln. Eng. Dans Nshekanabo Naturinda

 

TIME	ACTIVITY	RESPONSIBILITY
12:30PM	Fellowship Drink	Ln. J. B. Ntangaare
01:00PM	Calling the meeting to order	Presiding Officer
	Invocation	Mak. Leo
	Loyal Toast	Ln. Emelda Twongyeirwe
	Introductions	Tamer
	Welcome Address	Presiding Officer
	Introduction of the Dean of Students, Makerere University	Ln. George Henry Tusiime
	Address by the Dean of Students
	Introduction of the Chief Guest	Ln. Venie Tinkumanya
	Address by the Chief Guest
	Induction of Leos, Installation of Club Officers and Handing over the Charter	Chief Guest
	Acceptance Speech by the Leo President
	Vote of Thanks	Mak. Leo
	Toast to Lionism	Ln. Allen Naturinda
02:00PM	LUNCH/FELLOWSHIP	Mak. Leo

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE DAY

 

TIME	ACTIVITY	VENUE	RESPONSIBILITY
10:00AM	Blood Donation	Nsibirwa Hall Gardens	Nakasero Blood Bank
12:00PM	Match Past	Nsibirwa to FST via Main Bldg and CCE	Mak. Leos

 

 

Best Regards 

Eng. Dans Nshekanabo Naturinda

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Health Newsletter- October 2008

NUTRITION SIMPLIFIED

Reading and hearing about the health risks associated with the food we eat, one is tempted to think that the human race is indeed cursed.  This is so, because it is the food we like most, that is usually associated with the so-called lifestyle diseases, considered a serious threat to human life in these modern times.  As a result, we live in great fear of what we eat, because, more often than not, we cannot resist the temptation to eat what we like, in spite of the risks. 

That fear now belongs to the annals of history, after sharing invaluable information with a renowned nutritionist, Ms Grace Canada, who was the guest speaker at the Club’s Business Meeting of September.  It turns out that we can actually enjoy whatever food we like without exposing ourselves to the associated risks, by taking simple precautions.

Food clogging in our body systems is the beginning of the risks and should be minimized. It is important to feed your body with just as much food as is necessary to keep it functioning and healthy.  This can be done without necessarily ’counting the calories’, but by understanding the body requirements at different times.  Your breakfast should be laden with energy giving foods, preferably carbohydrates, since your body requires most of the energy during the day, when you are active.  Lunch, should be lighter and more balanced.  Body repairs usually take place at night when you are resting, hence your last meal should consist mainly of proteins, and should be light to minimize digestive activity that may make your sleep discomforting. But you may happen to be at a party and you end up feasting, and you are going to sleep after. Not to worry; now you have even a stronger reason to dance yourself lame, because all that carbohydrate load must be burned down before you retire to sleep, lest you have it stored, and may clog your body systems!  You can also have five light meals throughout the day and keep that waistline in shape.

We all (except vegetarians) crave for meat in different forms; and yes we can still have it all the time.  However, that meat is still tasty without the fat; so ensure it is trimmed off and the meat is lean. Drain the meat of all the blood as it may be carrying some diseases. And the chicken; no problem, but its taste is not about that skin and you wont have any worries if the skin is removed.  Sometimes the oil is necessary for a delicious meal, but use it sparingly and avoid oils that are solid at room temperature, such as coconut and palm oils.  Olive oil is the best.  And if you can’t miss the omelette, you can even have it everyday; but it is still an omelette even without the yolk, if you are to eat it without any worries.

You can get all your vitamins from fresh fruits and vegetables. Take supplements only on the doctor’s advice. Prepare your juice from fresh fruits rather than the packed juices that are laden with sugar and acidic preservatives.  Raw vegetables and fruits are good but must be avoided if you are HIV+ because they increase the risk of opportunistic infections.  This is also the case with meat that is not fully prepared.

By the way, exercises will do you good to avoid the clog and to remain healthy.  This can be as simple as walking around and stretching, and yes, hitting the dance floor! So cast your worries aside and enjoy your food with these simple precautions. Remember to have your food prepared from scratch if you can; you will realize processed foods aren’t necessary.

 

Health Alert!

Carbon Monoxide Strikes

In our health newsletter of August we highlighted the danger of carbon monoxide poisoning. The New Vision newspaper of September 25 reported a clear victim of such poisoning. We bring you the story, pasted below, to demonstrate that this is a real danger so that we can help inform the public and those close to us to avoid exposure to the risk.

THE CLUB’S FIGHT AGAINST PREVENTABLE BLINDNESS

The Club held a medical camp at Kayunga Health Centre on 11th, 12th and 15th September and 104 people underwent cataract operations.

A total of 254 had been operated  in July and August; hence the total number to date is 358. This is an average of 120 operations per month, which is over the planned 100.

The next eye camp will be at a health centre in Bweyogerere on October 28th and 29th.

STOP PRESS! The medical camp in Kagadi will be held on November 8, 2008.  A second medical camp will be in Isingiro on February 28, 2009. The fundraising dinner for the health activities will be on October 10, 2008, 6:00PM at Grand Imperial Hotel.  Come, with friends, and support the club to achieve its goals for the year.

IPDG Ln. Shem Bageine receives his progressive MJF pin for his contribution towards CSFII