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.
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