WHEN THE GOVERNOR VISITED........

It was December 19, 2008 when the District governor visited our club. The visit had been eagerly anticipated and when it finally came to pass, all the Lions and Leos jumped to their feet and welcome the Governor with the respect he deserves.

Forgive me for saying that Lions are obsessed with environmental protection, but yes, we are obsessed because a healthy environment breeds healthy, active and charitable minds. So, the day started with the Governor and his Gracious wife planting trees at the Makerere Lions Leisure park to show their support of our activity. 

The Governor together with all the Lions and Leos, then took a tour of the Leisure park and Planted more trees and replaced others which were destroyed by termites. The activity was a success and the Governor would later appreciate our efforts in protecting the environment at a meeting he presided over at Makerere Guest house to brief the club on the proceedings at both the District and International head quarters.

Lions have a big heart for the less privileged of our society. This was manifested by the donation of food stuffs to the Salvation Army home of the disabled and children. The Governor himself presided over this function and on his part, contributed cash for the running of the home.

The administrators of the home were over joyed and endlessly thanked Lions for their support.

Quite an active morning!........wasn't it?? Yes it was and it deserved a very good Lunch. The Governor was then hosted to a Luncheon at Makerere Guest house before taking a break to prepare for an eventful evening......... Read on..................;

Did i say "the evening was eventful? oh yes!! The evening begun with a sumptuous dinner organised in honour of the Governor's visit. It was very well attended and everybody enjoyed.

Our beloved club president Lion Dr. Mercy Mirembe Ntangaare then outlined the club's achievements within the first half of the Lionistic year and the activities lined up for the last half. Notably was the contribution to the Governor's pledge of membership retention and growth where the club has excelled by inducting ten (10) new members much to the delight of the Governor.

The governor then gave us an account of how far he has gone in achieving what he promised in his manifesto and the plan ahead. He reiterated his commitment to increase membership within the district after all "agali awamu ge galuma enyama"(together as one we serve better).

A number of Lion members were specially recognised with Melvin Jones plaques and pins in appreciation for their endless effort in being the Knights of the blind through contributions to the LCIF Campaign SightFirst II.

More joy was to come as many new members were inducted into Lionism in different clubs on that day but of course our club had the biggest share of the new members.

It was then time to crown the visit and we did it in style by cutting of a cake which was specially made in the shape of the Lions logo.

Still need to know more????? Yes, we danced to the tunes of a live band on stage as we exchanged good byes and festive season wishes.

Now, The next time you hear that a governor is visiting, do not miss the opportunity to be part of the fun as well as servants for a better humanity.

Family day - The Lions way

Welcome to the real meaning of a family!

We all have families where we come from and belong. However, there is one unique family; the Lions family where a family day-out is nothing but fun, fun and more fun. Oh! you haven't clicked! Well, let me take you through what transpired on 14th December 2008 during our end of year Family day.

The day begun with the learning and playing of a new and exciting game called wood ball. Lions Dans and Emelda group took the day followed by Lions Emma and Jotham. now, let me let you in on the secret of being the first (according to Dans), always register as the first. I could not refute his theory because he had registered his group first and the group won, so........ go ahead and follow.

The game was followed by a samptous lunch thanks to the good organisation by the Activities committee chaired by Lion Tush Naturinda.

The lunch break was followed by an address by the President of Lions club of Kampala central, Lion Mercy and the Immediate Past District Governor, Lion Hon. Shem Bageine. We were then treated to a brain teasing session led by Eng. Dans Naturinda.

The most interesting part of the day was the introductions led by Lion Grace. You must have read in one of the Lion Magazines that "each club should have it level of silliness" and surely this was ours. Ever imagined introducing yourself with a trademark gesture?? Yes, that's what we did and believe me it was fun and everyone loved it.

The children had too much fun and they climaxed it with the cutting of the Lions christmass cake together with "Father Christmass" Lion Venie Tinkumanya.

After munching the cake, it was time to shake our bones and yes! the young and old all pulled very serious strokes.

As the memorable day came to an end we sat in a group and listened to words of wisdom from our beloved IPDG Lion Hon. Shem Bageine and other senior lions.

It is an understatement to say that "the day was good" because to me it was memeorable and showed the real meaning of a family; Lions family at that!

I now bring to you some of the other moments as cuaght on camera;

Let's use our experience and win!!

I already have mine so if you don't mind pick yours!

This is how we do it!!

Guests too had loads of fun.....and i was witness with my camera.

And for the souvenir.............

To all of you who made it memorable, thanks so much

and to those who didn't attend for one reason or the other,

you missed alot but see you at the next activity.

Clean Environment, Clear minds and Better Health

Ask me why i love Lionism and i'll tell you that it's because we are "all-rounders"  for the good causes!

The Lions club of Kampala Central and the Leos club at Makerere proved me right on Saturday November 22, 2008 when they took  up "arms" to clean up the Lions Leisure Park at Makerere University. 

In the photo above, Lion Tush; the Activities committee Chairperson together with other members show their strength as Leos look on.

The Lions together with the Leos at Makerere descended on the park with  pangas, hoes and other tools and rid it of all the creepers on trees and other unwanted plants in the park not forgetting picking buveras and other things that littered the green park.

Other activities of the day included, naming of trees and tagging them to different Lions and Leo members for easy Identification and care. I bring to you some of the day's moments as caught on camera;

Hey! don't cut that tree.....

Take heart please, i am just clearing the bush around it to give it some breathing space to grow well.

Lion Tush and Leo Rusia together with another Leo trying to map out a plan of how to go about the work

It's our duty to protect the environment. Leos drove the message home by display of their club banner at the park.

The activity ended with a group photo to remember the great effort in maintaining the environment clean.

A big thank you to all those who participated in the activity of keeping our environment clean.