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District 9110, Nigeria
September 2016, VOL 39. No 3
CURBING ILLITERACY IS TOP ON ROTARY’S PRIORITIES
- PATRICK IJEHON IKHELOA
BASIC EDUCATION & LITERACY MONTH
SEPTEMBER YOMI SHOBOWALE BECOMES THE 33RD DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE IN A GRAND STYLES
STARTING AND SUSTAINING A ROTARACT CLUB Rotary Knowledge A Veritable Tool to Development in Rotary
DG September/October Itinerary
MESSAGE FROM
THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
West Africa Project Fair Port Harcourt 2016 HEALTH TIPS: THE EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON THE BODY
FROM DARKNESS INTO VISIONARY LIFE - 2016 MISSION FOR VISION COVER STORY:
CURBING ILLITERACY IS TOP ON ROTARY’S PRIORITIES - PATRICK IJEHON IKHELOA
September 2016, VOL 39. No 3
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MESSAGE FROM
“To this end, serving humanity, this Rotary year will include executing programmes and projects aimed at reducing illiteracy. It will of course include promoting the reading culture among the mass of our people. It will include recognizing and celebrating individuals who have contributed their talents and resources towards the goal of eradicating illiteracy in our communities�.
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ear all Stars Rotarians, I welcome are all living witnesses to the sights of many you all to September, the third school aged children who are around the month in Rotary's calendar during streets of metropolitan cities, hawking and which we have all been charged to focus on in some cases begging for arms. These Basic Education and Literacy in our quest to children constitute a very crucial part of serve humanity through Rotary. the humanity we claim to serve. This is aside from hundreds of young boys and In line with our tradition, clubs and Districts girls who engaged in farming and other worldwide are expected to use this m a n u a l l a b o u r i n t h e s u b - u r b a n opportunity to address Literacy and communities, all in the name of supporting Educational challenges within and around their parents to make ends meet. their communities as a way of making the impact of Rotary felt by the downtrodden. To this end, serving humanity, this Rotary To underscore the importance of Literacy year will include executing programmes and Education in the overall efforts we and projects aimed at reducing illiteracy. It make to change our world for better, we will of course include promoting the need to understand that Literate and reading culture among the mass of our Educated population would receive our people. It will include recognizing and campaign on Polio Eradication without c e l e b ra t i n g i n d i v i d u a l s w h o h ave interference of cultural and religion biases contributed their talents and resources which have plagued the success of the Polio towards the goal of eradicating illiteracy in war for many years in Nigeria, especially in our communities. the Northern part. It is however, pertinent to note that our Literacy and Education are at the centre of success in bridging the illiteracy gap does the progress we want to make with our not rest solely in our investment in the i n t e r v e n t i o n s i n E c o n o m i c a n d children and youth. It is also important that Empowerment, Peace and Conflict we address the need of the elderly ones too resolution and other related areas of in this regards. Many adults around us wish Rotary International focus in doing good to have access to classrooms where they around the world. can also learn how to read and write. We Fellow Rotarians, the various figures need to make such hope real for them. generated on the rate of out-of-school I enjoin clubs to follow the example of children in our communities are indeed others who have set up and sustained adult alarming, but putting the figures aside, we learning centres, where opportunities are 4
given to older generation to also have some form of education. My dear Rotarians, let us also be reminded that continuity is at all times crucial to achieving our ultimate goals. We therefore need to ensure that measures are put in place to help those in our literacy classes' graduate from one level to the other. Who knows some of them may end up attaining unbelievable heights of academic feats, even though they had been written off before Rotary gave them a chance. As I look forward to meeting you all in the next editions let me remind you that even though resources are seemingly scarce potential Rotarians are not scarce. We only need to double efforts to invite them and help them to enjoy Rotary and by so doing, our membership will swell beyond imaginations and again let us not forget that as the Rotary Foundation turns 100years in 2017, history will not forgive us if we do not double efforts in raising more funds to do good around the world in clearly significant ways. These will in the end tell how indeed we have joined hands this Rotary year to serve humanity.
Patrick Ijehon Ikheloa District Governor 2016-2017
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Governor’s NEWSLETTER Pat Ikheoloa District Governor Rotary Club of Gowon Estate : +234 805 547 7191 Wale Ogunbadejo District Governor Elect Rotary Club of Gbagada South : +234 802 314 0773 Samuel Ayetutu District Secretary Rotary Club of Omole Golden : +234 802 344 6412 Joseph Ogunbo District Treasurer Rotary Club of Ikorodu Metro : +234 817 685 8012
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EDITOR’S PAGE Dear Rotarians and Friends, “It is not a matter of bringing more people into Rotary; it’s rather a question of getting more Rotary into people”- Harold T. Thomas In keeping faith with last month’s theme“Membership and New Club Development month” I had a memorable encounter that got me musing on the above quote by RI Past President, Late Harold T. Thomas of the Rotary Club of Auckland, New Zealand. While “hunting” for membership, I met this gentle man who asked me a stunning question- “Let’s assume one wants to join Rotary, now that we are in recession, how does one get money to serve humanity?” I was dumbstruck initially; not because I didn’t have what to say, but I was trying to pick the right words so as not to abuse my inquirer’s receptivity. But somehow a third person with us, who is a member of another international charity organization, provided an escape. She said “when your heart is sincerely set to do good, nature provides the resources” I couldn’t agree more. We however left with a promise from my “convert” that he will join Rotary. Nevertheless, that experience brings to fore the need for us as Rotarians to live and teach Rotary ideals to people. We shouldn't assume they know. It will be easier to get more “Rotarians” if people understand Rotary. This is September, Rotary's Basic Education and Literacy Month, we’re celebrating our progress and reaffirming our commitment to help attain universal basic education. Literacy is at the heart of basic education for all, and essential for eradicating poverty, reducing child mortality and much more. I believe we should leverage on this month, besides the usual education and literacy efforts and campaigns, to impact Rotary knowledge to all.
RESOURCE Arinze Okamelu RC Oregun : +234 803 454 7776
ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO THE: Editor-in-Chief The Governor’s Newsletter, Office of the District Governor, Rotary Centres, 8, Ladoke Akintola Street, GRA Ikeja, Lagos State. email: editor@9110-governorsnewsletter.org ucheukah.okechukwu@gmail.com @District9110 @D9110
CIRCULATION All Rotarians of District 9110, District Governors of RI District 9125, 9140, Rt Zonal Office, Zurich-Switzerland and The General Public.
On our part this edition, and in keeping with our promise of giving you rich, quality and inviting newsletter always, we have some Rotary information from our district and RI respectively, health tips on the effects of sleep deprivation for your delight in addition to other interesting articles. Enjoy this edition! Savour it! Happy reading!
okechukwu UCHE-UKAH Editor-in-Chief
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DISTRICT SECRETARY
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“Today's world is driven by technology, which requires that people's basic knowledge of letters and figures are crucial to being able to function in the society. This therefore indirectly affects the effectiveness of our efforts to put our partners, beneficiaries and community stakeholders on the same page given the nature of communication barriers that the Literacy and Educational gap poses�.
DISTRICT SECRETARY
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ear fellow Rotarians and friends, it is indeed exciting to connect with you all through this medium in the month of September, marking the completion of the first quarter of the 2016/2017 Rotary year. At the front burner this month, in the Rotary world is the issue of addressing Basic Education and Literacy needs of the people. This once again presents us all, be it individual, Rotarians, Clubs or Districts, the opportunity to touch lives in very significant ways. Today's world is driven by technology, which requires that people's basic knowledge of letters and figures are crucial to being able to function in the society. This therefore indirectly affects the effectiveness of our efforts to put our partners, beneficiaries and community stakeholders on the same page given the nature of communication barriers that the Literacy and Educational gap poses. The All Stars District Governor, through the Basic Education and Literacy committee is poised to stimulate clubs towards carrying out activities and projects in that direction, especially through Adult Literacy classes. Fellow Rotarians, the District through the support and co-operation from clubs has continued to forge ahead with various programmes as contained in the itinerary even though necessary adjustments are being made as situation demands. One of the major activities that took place recently was the Public Relations Seminar which held at the Rotary Centre on Thursday 10th August 2016. The seminar which has been adjudged as very fruitful featured paper presentations and 6
discussions using the expertise and experience of seasoned resource persons in media and communication who shed lights on topics related to social media, Rotary's voice and identity, how to use media tools and other useful tips concerning telling the Rotary story effectively. Also on the 15th of August and 7th September respectively, Zonal Multi-club meetings held for clubs in zones 1A and B as well 2, 3 and 11. The first one held at Protea Hotel Ikoyi, while the second held at the Rotary Centre GRA Ikeja. At these two training meetings, Rotarians from participating clubs learned how to make their clubs more functional through techniques and knowledge to achieve good results in the area of Rotary Foundation, Membership, Service Projects and club finances among others. The district training committee under the leadership of PDG Tayo Alabi was fully on ground to give the best to participants. Yet another important activity which took place was the Basic Education and Literacy Seminar which has formed the cover story of this September edition. While it could be said that most of all these programmes were all attended, it is still pertinent to advice club Presidents to motivate their members to take full advantage of every training opportunity in the District so as to become more knowledgeable in Rotary matters and therefore impact positively on the growth and development of their clubs. Concerning the Governor's official visit to clubs, a total of 39 have been visited as at the time of putting this write up together. Between the last edition and now, clubs covered include Yaba, Ogba, Onigbongbo,
Ikeja south, Isolo, Egeda, Lagos Island ,Anthony Metro , Opebi, Surulere South, Okota, Igando, Akowonjo, Ajara, Ilupeju Central, Akute, Alagbole, Iponri, Ikeja GRA and Festac Central. Fall outs of the various visits show that many clubs unfortunately are yet to upload information of newly inducted Rotarians, many weeks after. This is a negative trend which is not in the interest of the clubs concerned and the District. Presidents of such clubs are requested to please do the needful. Beyond District matters, it is worthy to mention the 2016 Zone20A institute which held in Accra between 31st August and 3rd September, 2016. Rotarians from our District attended in good number and the programme was generally successful. However, we look forward to the 2016 edition of the West African Project Fair which comes up in Port-Harcourt between 19th to 26th October. Clubs Presidents are expected to make adequate preparations to attend in order to sell their project ideas to international partners. Correspondences issued so far by the committee in charge should be of great help if carefully followed while planning to attend. Till we meet again in the October edition let's keep working hard in Rotary to serve humanity. Cheers See you in the next edition. AG Samuel Ayetutu District Secretary 2016-2017
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL GUIDING PRINCIPLES The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideals of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster the following: FIRST. The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; SECOND. High ethical standards in business and professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations, and the dignifying of each Rotarian's occupation as an opportunity to serve society; THIRD. The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian's personal, business, and community life; FOURTH. The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
ROTARIAN CODE OF CONDUCT
NOTICE!! CHANGE OF MEETING VENUE Rotary Club of Gbagada South has announced a change in its meeting venue from its former place at KRISTABEL HOTEL, Soluyi Street, Gbagada to BERKELEY HOTEL, 9B Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. This notice was contained in a letter to District Governor Patrick Ikheloa, signed by the club’s president, Rotn. Jeje Babatunde and secretary, Rotn. B. Sanni. According to the letter, the club’s meeting time remains every Thursday, 6 for 6.30pm.
The Four-Way-Test
As a Rotarian, I will: 1. Act with integrity and high ethical standards in my personal and professional life 2. Deal fairly with others and treat them and their occupations with respect 3. Use my professional skills through Rotary to mentor young people, help those with special needs, and improve people's quality of life in my community and in the world 4. Avoid behavior that reflects adversely on Rotary or other Rotarians
This test, which guides all Rotarians and Rotary activities, has been translated into more than 100 languages and asks the following four questions: Of the things we think, say, or do: 1.
Is it the TRUTH?
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Is it FAIR to all concerned?
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Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
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Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
DISTRICT SECRETARIAT TEAM/MEMBERS 2016/17
AG Samuel Ayetutu
PP Joseph Ogunbo
AG Benedict Okhumale
PP Joseph Odogbo
District Secretary
District Treasurer
Chief of Staff
Special Assistant to the D.G
Ayinde Ayokunle Deputy District Secretary
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Bummi Taiwo Deputy District Secretary
Charles Okonkwo Deputy District Secretary
Gbajega Bamisile
Idowu Kehinde
Kosiso Udechukwu
Assistant Deputy Secretary Assistant Deputy Secretary Assistant Deputy Secretary
Fidel Ogwuzor
Doyin Odutola
Assistant Deputy Secretary District Deputy Treasurer
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R.I PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE FOR SEPTEMBER 2016
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n the summer of 1917, only a few months after the United States entered the first world war, Rotary held its eighth annual convention in Atlanta. Although many Rotarians at the time thought the convention should be canceled, the Board of Directors ultimately agreed with Paul Harris that it should continue as planned. In the midst of such uncertainty and fear, Harris penned, as part of his convention greeting, some of the most-quoted words in Rotary:
Individual effort when well directed can accomplish much, but the greatest good must necessarily come from the combined efforts of many men. Individual effort may be turned to individual needs but combined effort should be dedicated to the service of mankind. The power of combined effort knows no limitation.
centennial of our Rotary Foundation in the city where it all began: Atlanta. Our 108th Rotary International Convention promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with inspiring speakers, great entertainment, and a wide array of breakout sessions to help you move your Rotary service forward. And of course, we’ll be celebrating the Foundation’s centennial in style.
Fittingly, it was at this convention that then-President Arch C. Klumph proposed a Rotary endowment fund “for the purpose of doing good in the world.” The power of combined effort was joined by a new power: that of combined resources. It was a combination that has proved unstoppable and has been behind so much of Rotary’s work for the last 100 years. Today, it is difficult to imagine Rotary without its Foundation. It was the Foundation that turned Rotary from an organization of local clubs into an international force for good with the power to change the world.
Whether you’re a regular convention goer, haven’t been to one in a few years, or haven’t yet attended your first, the 2017 convention will be the one you won’t want to miss. Atlanta is a great destination in its own right, with great food, friendly people, and many local attractions to enjoy. But the real reason to come to the convention is always the convention itself, and the people, ideas, inspiration, and friendship you’ll find there. To learn more, and save money on registration, visit www.riconvention.org. See you in Atlanta!
In this Rotary year, we are marking the
SEPTEMBER MESSAGE OF FOUNDATON TRUSTEE CHAIR
ROTARY FOUNDATION CREATING MORE HAPPY ENDINGS
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few months ago, I read a story in this magazine about a man named Carl Sanders, a member of the Rotary Club of Kenosha, Wis. Sanders had developed a successful painting business despite the fact that he could not read – a shameful secret that he struggled to keep to himself. This story surprised me a little. I tend to think of illiteracy as a problem that mainly afflicts people in poor countries, not U.S. Rotarians. But Sanders’ situation is not so uncommon. Even in a wealthy country like the United States, millions of people lack basic reading skills. Sanders’ story had a happy ending. He shared his secret with a fellow Rotarian, who steered him to a local literacy program and encouraged him as he tackled his reading lessons. Our Rotary Foundation wants to create more such happy endings, and there is no shortage of people who need them. Today, more than 750 million adults are
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functionally illiterate globally. In 2015-16, our Foundation awarded 146 global grants totaling $8.3 million to support basic education and literacy projects worldwide. These projects vary considerably – from providing computers and school supplies in Ghana to sponsoring an after-school homework program in the U.S. to developing a literacy and mentoring program for Roma girls in Bosnia, a project that addresses the gender imbalance that exists in many parts of the world. In my country, Rotary has been on a literacy mission for the past few years. India has a population of 1.2 billion and is about 75 percent literate. Illiteracy occurs mainly in rural India, where most people live. So Rotary in India joined hands with the government to eliminate illiteracy, especially among women, because literate women raise literate families, ensuring a better future for all. Indeed, the numbers are staggering, and when it is done, the impact could be incredible. As we observe Basic Education and Literacy Month in September, let’s think about the
millions of people whose chances for success remain blocked by illiteracy. Our Foundation is helping many of them, but with Rotarian support and involvement, we can do so much more.
Kalyan Banerjee Foundation Trustee Chair
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RLI IS UNDOUBTEDLY ONE OF THE BEST PROGRAMS TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE AND RETAIN OUR MEMBERS
“MONTY AUDENART, PRIVP AND TRUSTE PAST CHAIR OF THE R. I. MEMBERSHIP AND RETENTION COMMITTEE”
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hat can your Rotary club do to enhance membership retention?
One of the most important things a club can do is to open up the world of Rotary to every new member.
to a RLI Part 1 course during their first year of membership. Why? Through education, RLI creates enthusiasm for Rotary and motivates members to help strengthen their clubs. If new members are not enthusiastic about Rotary within a year, chances they will leave are greatly increased. The rate of loss of new members is enormous and unnecessary. We MUST do something about it.
THE GOOD NEWS is that Rotary International is arguably the greatest worldwide organization of business, professional and community leaders, engaging in unbelievable service projects to help alleviate the most critical problems affecting the peoples of the world.
Encourage each new Rotary Club member and your members to register for RLI Part 1 today.
THE BAD NEWS is that most Rotarians do not know much of anything about the world of Rotary outside their own clubs.
Let's attack the retention problem now so we can increase our efforts for a better world and its peoples.
What to do? RLI has adopted a new effort to encourage every Rotary club to send every new member
PDG Tayo Alabi District Trainer & Chairman RLI RI D9110 Committee
RLI Part I recent graduates with their Facilitators at just concluded training
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19th – 25th October
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otarians are invited to participate in the 11th Edition of the West Africa Project Fair in Port Harcourt 2016.
West Africa Project fair 2016 at Presidential Hotel is fast approaching and I request Clubs and all interested Rotarians to take note of the following: 1. The Project Fair date is 19th – 25th October, 2016. The most important dates are 21st to 23rd of October, 2016. The West Africa Rotarians can arrive Port-Harcourt from 21st being Friday, October 2016 and are free to depart from Monday, 24th October, 2016. The West Africa Project Fair is one of the initiatives that the Rotary International uses to reach out to Africa. The primary aims are to promote World Peace and Understanding through Friendship to impact our Local Communities through meaningful projects development for the concerned regions in Africa. At the Fair, each West African Rotary Clubs offers humanitarian Projects for consideration and funding. International Partners mainly from North America, Europe and Africa visit the Project Fair at their own expense to consider, select and take the proposals away to provide funding by their Club or District through Global Grants. 2. The Project Fair activities (Seminars & Exhibitions) takes place at the Presidential Hotel in Port Harcourt; Shuttle buses will be made available to transport participants from designated Hotels to the Project Fair venue and other events.
enjoy good meal as well as Closing Dinner. You may register online at www.rotarywestafricaprojectfair.org. OR fill out your forms and submit to the District office in charge of Mrs. Uduak Oladeyo with a cheque in favour of Rotary International District 9110 with WAPF at the back of the cheque. District Account Number 1000261543, Banker is Keystone Bank Plc. 4. Project Proposal We urge you to prepare your proposals and document in an accessible format for easy distribution at the event. It can also be in CD Format. Clubs are also invited to post their projects on the website (www.rotarywestafricaprojectfair.org). 5. Hotel Accommodation The LOC has identified a number of Hotels in Port Harcourt that are close to the Project Fair venue. For further details contact the committee chairman. 6. District Brochure for the West Africa Project fair will be available and adverts for Clubs would be N20,000 (Twenty Thousand Naira) only. 7. Details for Group Transportation will be made public before 30th September, 2016. Thank you as we continue in Rotary Serving Humanity. Yours in Rotary Service,
3. Registration Fees and Payment Club are expected to register with the sum of N120,000 (One Jimmy Evbuomwan Hundred and Twenty Thousand Naira) only. This covers two (2) Club Chairman, Representatives and entitles them to full participation in the Project West African Project Fair Committee fair, Events, Meals, Closing Dinner and Exhibition Booth. However, individuals will register with the sum of N60,000 (Sixty Thousand Naira) only and are entitled to participate in the Fair,
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NEWS FROM CLUBS
DG'S VISIT TO ROTARY CLUB OF OGBA
DG Patrick Ikheloa presenting a cheque to a beneficiary of the club’s micro credit scheme. From Right: AG Mba,DG Ikheloa,Club President Adesina,DGE Wale Ogunbadejo and a beneficiary Another cheque presentation. FR-L: AG Mba, DG Ikheloa, Club President Adesina, DGE Wale Ogunbadejo and a beneficiary Another cheque presentation by DG Ikheloa to another recipient.
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he All Star District Governor, Rotn. Pat Ikheloa visited the Rotary Club of Ogba on the 10th of August, 2016. It was a most successful outing as members of the Club warmly received the DG and his entourage, the DG's interaction with the Board was very robust and impactful. The Club also presented cash grants to four indigents members of the community. The DG appreciated the effort and encouraged the Club to do more.
ROTARY CLUB OF MARYLAND PRESENTS FIRST PAUL HARRIS FELLOW THIS ROTARY YEAR
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n Tuesday, 12th of July, 2016, the president and members of the Rotary Club of Maryland gave the District Governor Patrick Ikheloa and his entourage a royal reception at the palace of the Oba of Onigbongbo as part of activities marking his official visit to the club. At the place,the Oba while welcoming Governor Ikheloa expressed happiness over the visit and thanked members of the club for their wonderful support to the Onigbongbo community over the years. While responding, DG Ikheloa thanked the Oba for receiving him and also promised Rotary’s continuous support to the community. Later on, the DG and his entourage moved to the club’s meeting venue at Berkeley’s Hotel, on Isaac John Street, GRA, Ikeja where he met with the board members followed by the club’s usual weekly fellowship. The highpoint of the event was the decoration of Rotn. Segun Alao as the first recipient of Paul Harris Fellow in the District this Rotary year and the presentation of gifts to the DG and some members of his entourage.
AG Ayetutu present DG Ikheloa and spouse Zainab (both standing) to members of RC Maryland FL: DGE Wale Ogunbadejo,DG Patrick Ikheloa,DT Ogunbo,President Tunde Ojo and PAG Bola Oyebade DG Ikheloa decorating Rotn. Segun Alao with PHF pin,while the All Stars President Tunde Ojo watches
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At the recent Public Relations Seminar-FL: AG Ayetutu, PDG Alabi, a guest, DG Ikheloa, PR Committee Chair, Rotn. Ramesh, DG Ogunbadejo
Save Blood Donation Launch. In the Pix: DG Ikheloa (2nd Right), Rotn. Femi Akodu and other facilitators of the project
Presentation of Sewing Machines by RC of Okota. In the pix,DG Ikheloa (3rd Right), PDG Alabi (extreme right) and some beneficiaries of the machines
A baby was born when DG Patrick Ikheloa visited Alimosho Primary Health Centre during his visit to Rotary Club of Akowonjo
DG Ikheloa, IPDG Onabadejo and other participants at Alimosho Primary Health Centre during the Governor Ikheloa’s visit to Rotary Club of Akowonjo
District Governor Ikheloa (4th right) in a picture pose with PDG Alabi (4th right), AG Busola Satuyi (1st left) and other members of Rotary Club of Okota during his official visit to the club
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DG Ikheloa with the president and members of Rotary Club of Palm Groove Estate
AG Ikheloa introducing DG Ikheloa during his official visit to Rotary club of Opebi. Siting is PP Joseph Ogunbo (left) and the club’s president
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At Basic Education and Literacy Seminar. FL: AG Sam Ayetutu,DG Patrick Ikheloa, DGN Kola Shodipo, and Lekan Bakere
DG Ikheloa hugging one of the physically challenged participants at the Basic Education and Literacy Seminar, while Mrs. Esohe Agbonlahor smiles
Some members of Rotary Club of Lagos Palm Groove during DG Ikheloa’s official visit to the club
Participants at the Basic Education and Literacy Seminar in a picture pose
DG Ikheloa presenting mosquito treated nets
DG Ikheloa addressing club members during his official visit
DG Ikheloa and some district leaders in a picture pose during his visit to Rotary Club of Ikeja GRA
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DG ikheloa taking a bow after during his introduction during one of his official visits to clubs
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NEWS FROM CLUBS
ROTARY CLUB OF OGUDU GRA HOLDS 2016 ROAD WALK
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embers of the Rotary Club of Ogudu GRA (ROGRA), District 9110, Nigeria took to the street of Ogudu, Ojota and environ on Saturday, 20thAugust 2016 to celebrate the annual Rotary Road Walk for Membership development. The Club members numbering over thirty went through major roads in Ogudu GRA, Ogudu town and Ojota to propagate the message of Rotary International and invite membersof the community to join the Club. Speaking during the roadwalk, the Club President, Rotarian AliyuUmaru said the essence of the walk is to sensitise the people to the wonderful philanthropic intervention work that Rotary is doing within the community and the society at large. “Rotarians are kind minded people who have resolved to impact positively in the lives of the people of the world through selfless service and giving and we utilise the opportunity of the road walk to invite like-minded Nigerians to join Rotary and be part of millions of people worldwide who have dedicated their lives to the ideal of selfless service to humanity”, he added. The ROGRA President continued that Rotary International has declared August as Membership Development month for all Rotarians and the road walk is used to promote Rotary and its ideals and to showcase the various interventions of Rotary in different part of the country and the world at large.
Cross-section of members of RC Ogudu GRA during the 2016 Rotary Road Walk
Some members during the Walk
Some members during the Walk
DG PATRICK IKHELOA AT ILUPEJU CENTRAL, VISITS CHIEF LATEEF JAKANDE
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DG Patrick Ikheloa with His Excellency, Alhaji Lateef Jakande during his courtesy call to the later at his official visit to RC ilupeju Central
DG Ikheloa addressing the men and officers of Ilupeju Police Station during his official visit to the club
AG Sam Ayetutu (right) introducing the District Governor while the President Rotn. Eniola and spouse watch
President and members of Rotary Club of Ilupeju Central at Ilupeju Police Station
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he All Stars President, Rotn. Eniola Afolabi and members of Rotary Club of Ilupeju Central were well prepared to receive the District Governor, Patrick Ikheloa and his entourage during the governor’s official visit to the club on Friday, 26th August, 2016. They led the governor and his entourage on the courtesy visit to the home of the first civilian governor of Lagos State, His Excellency, Alhaji Lateef Jakande. Alhaji Jakande expressed happiness with the governor’s visit and prayed for a successful year for the district governor. In his response, the governor thanked his host for the reception and presented a copy of The Governor’s Newsletter to him. From there the governor and his entourage moved with members of Rotary Club of Ilupeju Central to Ilupeju Police Station where they presented and commissioned some First Aid Boxes. Thereafter they moved to S and G Suites at Ilupeju where the DG and his entourage were hosted at the club’s usual fellowship.
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CURBING ILLITERACY IS TOP ON ROTARY’S PRIORITIES - PATRICK IJEHON IKHELOA
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otary District 9110 has once again demonstrated its commitment to promotion Basic Education and
Literacy, being one of the six areas of focus of Rotary International. In line with the designation of September is Basic Education and Literacy month, the District held a seminar to commemorate the month at the Rotary Centre, Ikeja GRA on Thursday 8th September 2016. In his opening remarks, the District Governor, Patrick Ikheloa noted that the importance of L i t e ra c y a n d E d u c a t i o n c a n n o t b e overemphasized at this point in humanity is history as ability to read and write goes a long way to dictate how we live our lives.
The District Governor Patrick Ijehon Ikheloa at the ( centre ) The Director Lagos State Agency for Mass Education, Mrs Agbonlaho Esohe A. at the (Left), The Chairman of Basic Education and Literacy Committee Lekan Bakare at the (Right). During the presentation of certificates to graduants of Adult Literacy Program at The Rotary Centre Ikeja GRA.
He said also that Rotary as an Organization
society. He added that clubs that are
improve their skills in terms of reading
has over the years come to terms with the
already making progress with their adult
and writing. He cited reading of novels
importance of Literacy and Education on its
literacy programme have been
newspaper an online write-ups as
quest to assist communities and individuals
deliberately invited to share their success
avenues through which their skills can be continually developed.
across the globe to live more meaningful life.
story, so as to show the roadmap for
As such, helping the teeming populace to
others who might want to do same. In his
acquire reading and writing skills plays a
keynote address, the immediate Past
In her paper presentation, titled
complementary role in addressing critical
District Secretary AG Femi Adenekan who
“Importance of Literacy and Basic
societal challenges, such as poverty
is also a publisher, gave a historical
Education in the modern society''.The
reduction and economic empowerment.
background to the art of reading and
Director Lagos State Agency for Mass
The District Governor also stated that the
writing which he traced to several
Education, Mrs Agbonlaho Esohe said
Districts focus this Rotary year is to ensure
centuries ago, leading to the putting
that in today's modern society, adult
that the committee works with club
together of the Bible, being the first book
learners need a variety of literates to help
Presidents to ensure that they initiate and
to be ever published.
them live to their fullest potential, adding
implement projects and activities geared
Also at the seminar, the District Governor
that learners have the opportunity to be
towards addressing illiteracy within and
Nominee Kola Shodipo who spoke on
exposed to technology in the centers
around their communities.
“Roles of Rotary clubs in Literacy
daily.
development “admonished participants to Earlier in his welcome address, Chairman of
appreciate Rotary's commitment to
Mrs Esohe listed merits of Literacy and
the District Basic Education and Literacy
reducing the rate of illiteracy in the society
Basic Education to include enhancement
committee, Past President Lekan Bakare
by providing opportunities to learn even at
of personal uplifment of adult learners,
stated that the seminar was packaged
adulthood through thousands of Rotary
improvement of social-economic status,
basically as a platform to inspire participants
clubs across the globe.
from the various clubs to go back to their clubs and take actions in addressing the
He also encouraged them to see every
challenges posed by of illiteracy in the
opportunity around them as a chance to
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avoidance of exploitation by literate neighbors and boosting off self-reliance among others.
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL with Titi Oyinsan
Titi Oyinsan is a Broadcaster with over 10years experience in Radio and TV programming and the founder of the IAmDynamite. She has always been enthusiastic about development of the female child and womanhood in general. She hosts radio programs that focus on empowering women each week. In this Basic Education and Literacy Month in Rotary International, The Governor’s Newsletter crew reached out to her on her NGO- IAmDynamite, that has contributed to providing solution to some educational challenge of the girl child amongst other causes. Read excerpt of her interview below: What ins pired IAmDynamite ? To be dynamite means that one day our dreams can explode into realities. There are many female children who have dreams and because of lack of basic education they have little or no opportunities to have those dreams come true. What is IAmDynamite all about. We have developed a network of givers who will support many different causes. The first cause is to get 30girls into school each year. And 300girls in total. All these children are under the age of 12years old. How have you been funding the organization and her activities ? All the fees so far have been contributed by network members. The promotion and dissemination of information to has so far been paid for by Titi Oyinsan. How do you get your beneficiaries . What are the criteria? We accept donations from anyone who is willing to give. And we take donations from 3000 naira and above. 3000 naira from10people is enough for one girl to go to school. How many people have you worked with and imparted? We are presently working the second set of girls getting into school. We are almost there. What impact do you think your activities have towards encouraging education and literacy? S o far we have given some less privileged parents hope for a better future for their children. We have reduced. The number of children on the streets hawking goods during the day. And hopefully enlighten the children On the possibilities for their own future. Apart from encouraging their education, what els e are you doing to empower the beneficiaries ? We have S ome organizations that try to contribute to the girls future health wise. Eye Masters have given free eye tests for the girls and provided glasses for those who required them. We have IDongHarrie shoes also provided them. With hand made leather school shoes. What would be your advice to Nigerians towards philanthropy today? Keep going no matter what. S tay focused on the goal at hand and keep God in focus as you keep it going. Many are relying on you.
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HEALTH TIPS
THE EFFECTS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION ON THE BODY
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leep deprivation can cause damage to your body in the short term. Over time, it can lead to chronic health problems and negatively impact your quality of life. You need sleep as much as you need to breathe and eat. While you're sleeping, your body is busy tending to your physical and mental health and getting you ready for another day.In children and adolescents, hormones that promote growth are released during sleep. These hormones help build muscle mass, as well as make repairs to cells and tissues. Sleep is vital to development during puberty. When you're deprived of sleep, your brain can't function properly, affecting your cognitive abilities and emotional state. If it continues long enough, it can lower your body's defenses, putting you at risk of developing chronic illness. The more obvious signs of sleep deprivation are excessive sleepiness, yawning, and irritability. Chronic sleep deprivation can interfere with balance, coordination, and decision-making abilities. You're at risk falling asleep during the day, even if you fight it. Stimulants like caffeine are not able to override your body's profound need for sleep. When you're sleep deprived, the effects of alcohol consumption are magnified, as is your risk of being involved in an accident. According to Harvard Medical School, studies show that sleeping less than five hours a night increases the risk of death from all causes by about 15 percent. Sleep deprivation is dangerous to your mental and physical health and can dramatically lower your quality of life. Central Nervous System Your central nervous system is the information highway of your body. Sleep is necessary to keep it functioning properly. During sleep, the brain rests busy neurons and forms new pathways so you're ready to face the world in the morning. In children and young adults, the brain releases growth hormones during sleep. While you're sleeping, your body is also producing proteins that help cells
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repair damage. Sleep deprivation leaves the brain exhausted, so it can't perform its duties well. The most obvious effect is sleepiness. You may find yourself yawning a lot and feeling sluggish. Lack of sleep interferes with your ability to concentrate and learn new things. It can negatively impact both short-term and long-term memory. It gets in the way of your decision-making process and stifles creativity. Your emotions are also affected, making you more likely to have a short temper and mood swings. Overall cognitive function is impaired. If sleep deprivation continues long enough, you're at increased risk of hallucinations, especially if you have narcolepsy or systemic lupus erythematosis. Lack of sleep can trigger mania in people who have manic depression. Other risks include impulsive behavior, depression, paranoia, and suicidal thoughts. A side effect of sleep deprivation is micro sleep. That's when you're asleep for only a few seconds or a few minutes, but you don't realize it. If you're sleep deprived, micro sleep is out of your control and can be extremely dangerous if you're driving. It can also make you more prone to injury due to trips and falls. According to theNational Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, insufficient sleep has played a part in tragic accidents involving airplanes, ships, and even nuclear reactor meltdowns. Immune System When you're sleeping, your immune system produces protective cytokines and infectionfighting antibodies and cells. It uses these tools to fight off foreign substances like bacteria and viruses. These cytokines and other protective substances also help you sleep, giving the immune system more energy to defend against illness. Sleep deprivation means your immune system doesn't have a chance to build up its forces. According to the Mayo Clinic, studies show that if you don't get enough sleep, it's more likely that your body won't be able to fend off invaders. It may also take you longer to recover from illness.
Long-term sleep deprivation raises your risk of developing chronic illnesses like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Respiratory System Since sleep deprivation can weaken your immune system, you're more vulnerable to respiratory problems like the common cold and influenza. If you already have a chronic lung disease, sleep deprivation is likely to make it worse. Digestive System According to Harvard Medical School, a few studies have found a link between lack of sleep and weight gain. Along with eating too much and not exercising, sleep deprivation is one of the risk factors for obesity. Sleep deprivation increases production of the stress hormone cortisol. Lack of sleep lowers your levels of a hormone called leptin, which tells your brain that you've had enough to eat. In addition, it raises levels of a biochemical called ghrelin, which is an appetite stimulant. Sleep deprivation prompts your body to release higher levels of insulin after you eat, promoting fat storage and increasing your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Cardiovascular System Since you're more likely to gain weight if you're chronically sleep deprived, you're also at increased risk of problems with your cardiovascular system. Sleep plays a vital role in your body's ability to heal and repair your blood vessels and heart. Sleep deprivation can lead to higher risk of chronic health problems like high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. According to Harvard Medical School, for people with hypertension, one night without enough sleep can cause elevated blood pressure all through the next day. Source: healthline.com
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AT THE 2016 ZONE 20A INSTITUTE IN ACCRA, ROTARY UPDATED THEIR KNOWLEGDE AND HAD FUN
Cross section of participants from District 9110,Nigeria at the recently concluded 2016 Zone 20A Institute in Accra, Ghana
L
FL: PDG Olowu, AG Sam Ayetutu, and DG Patrick Ikheloa
a Badi Hotel and Resorts, Accra Ghana and recreate. At the end of the programme was the destination for many Rotarians delegates from across the 15Districts in the in Zone 20A,who attended the 2016 zone came together to cast ballots that at the
edition of the Annual Zonal Institute. The end, produced PDG Yinka Babalola of 9125 as programme which held between 31st August and the next R.I Director from the zone. Worthy of 3rd September 2016 brought together Rotarians note was the venue of the institute, La Badi from 15 Districts located in 56 countries which was generally referred by participants as predominantly in the western part of the African having the right ambience and facilities continent. As usual, the institute provided required for a training programme of such unique opportunity for participants to update magnitude. The beach front line of the resort their knowledge and skills to support Districts however added color and glamour to the and clubs in carrying out the business of Rotary closing gala night event in which Rotarians and more efficiently.At the institute, the 2016/2017 their guest all prepared in sparkling white Rotary International President John Germ dresses, being the color for the night. IPDG Bola Onabadejo receiving a plaque onbehalf of the District as highest contributor to the Rotary Foundation in 2015/16 Rotary year
encouraged Rotarians not to relent in their efforts towards serving humanity, especially by supporting initiatives that will improve the zones performance in the area of membership.
NEWS FLASH
One of the highpoints of the programme for District 9110 was its recognition as the second
OLAYINKA BABALOLA BECOMES DIRECTOR NOMINEE FOR ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
highest contributor to the Rotary Foundation in 2015/2016 Rotary year, which IPDG Bola Onabadejo being singled out to receive a plaque
Rotn. Olayinka Babalola of the Rotary Club of Trans-Amadi, District 9140, Nigeria has been nominated by the Zone 20 Nominating Committee as Director Nominee Designate of Rotary International 2018-2020. Babalola who is also a Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) Faculty Officer, was unanimously chosen during the nominating committee’s meeting held on Monday, 5th September, 2016 at Accra, Ghana. Babalola will be confirmed Director Nominee if no valid challenge comes by 15th October, 2016.
to this effect.The delegation of Rotary Leaders from 9110 to the institute was the largest as usual featuring the All Star Governor Patrick Ijheon Ikheloa, the DGE, DGN, IPDG a number of PDG'S who were there as a result of their current position at the regional level as well as other leaders who did not want to miss the opportunities provided by the institute to learn
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Rotn. Olayinka Babalola
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R.I NEWS
ROTARY RECOMMITS TO ENDING POLIO IN NIGERIA By Michael K. McGovern, International PolioPlus Chair
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he World Health Organization has reinforced surveillance activities to ensure we c o n f i r m e d t w o c a s e s o f w i l d detect all strains of polio. Because polio knows poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Nigeria, no borders, steps will also be taken to protect
the first cases in the country since July 2014. surrounding countries, to ensure all children After passing a year without a case of the wild are vaccinated and to reduce the risk of the poliovirus, Nigeria was removed from the list spread of the disease. of polio-endemic countries in September 2015. These cases from two local government This news is disappointing for all Rotary areas of Borno state occurred in July 2016.
members - and particularly those in Nigeria who worked so hard to help the country stop
The Government of Nigeria in partnership polio. However, Rotary remains steadfast and with the Global Polio Eradication Initiative fully committed to fighting polio anywhere will take immediate steps to respond quickly children remain at risk, including Nigeria and to the outbreak to prevent further spread of Africa. Rotary members remain resilient in the the disease. This response will include face of challenges. Today, we roll up our emergency vaccination campaigns to boost sleeves and redouble our effort to rid the immunity in impacted and at-risk areas, and world of this devastating disease. Rotary
members in Nigeria are already hard at work to support the outbreak response, and our network will also be tapped to quickly protect children in surrounding countries. The World Health Organization is confident Nigeria can end polio. The program has overcome outbreaks before, and we have the tools to do so again in Nigeria. Rotary will not stop its efforts to ensure that every child is born into a polio-free world where they are safe from this paralyzing disease.
CHARITY NAVIGATOR UPGRADES ROTARY FOUNDATION'S RATING
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he Rotary Foundation has received the highest possible score from Charity Navigator, an independent evaluator of charities in the U.S. In the most recent ratings, released on 1 September, The Rotary Foundation earned the maximum 100 points for both financial health and accountability and transparency. The ratings reflect how efficiently Charity Navigator believes the Foundation will use donations, how well it has sustained programs and services, and its level of commitment to good governance and openness. In the previous rating, the Foundation had received 97 points.
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ROTARY DISTRICT COLLECTING RELIEF FUNDS FOR LOUISIANA FLOOD VICTIMS
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otary clubs of District 6200 are collecting relief funds to help thousands of victims after record flooding devastated communities in southern Louisiana, USA, earlier in August. Torrential rains caused rivers, streams, and bayous to swell, damaging or destroying more than 60,000 homes and killing at least 13 people. The U.S. Coast Guard and emergency responders helped rescue more than 30,000 residents from the rising flood waters. As of 25 August, more than 3,000 residents were still in emergency shelters even after the water receded. Source: Rotary.org
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NEWS FROM CLUBS
ROTARY AGEGE COLOURS DG IKHELOA'S VISIT WITH PROJECTS
W
hen District Governor Patrick
Banner in the community that has members
Ikheloa visited Rotary Club of
of various ethnic nationalities from across
Agege, he perhaps didn't know that
country. However, after the projects
the club was well prepared to engage him.
commissioning,the DG and his entourage met
The visit which started at about 9am took
with the club president,
DG Ikheloa to Murhi International Television
Rtn. Sunmonu Dauud Gbenga and members of
Station for live television program,followed
the clubover a lunch at Lagos Airport Hotel,
by a visit to Olusanya Community where
Ikeja where the club also had its club assembly.
some projects were commissioned on behalf
The visit ended with the club's fellowship at
of the club by the district governor. The
Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja about 9pm.
projects commissioned were; donation of a
Highpoint of the visit was the presentation
5.5 KVA generator to the community to
of a cheque of N500,000 and N150,000 to
power aborehole earlier donated by the club;
the DGfor the club's due and contribution to
distribution of over 200 mosquitoe treated
DEWEF respectively. In attendance at the
nets to the residents of the community for
visit were Past District Governors
malaria prevention and the foundation laying
SomoOmoniyi, KenedyEjakpomewhe and
ceremony of the Rotary Club of Agege
Dele Balogun. Also on the DG's entourage
Vocational and Entrepreneurship Skill
were IWM ZainabIkheloa, the DG's spouse, DGE
Training Centre. Also the club presented
Wale Ogunbadejo, DGN Kola Sodipo, District
cheques to 3 beneficiaries of the club's pilot micro
Secretary Sam Ayetutu, and a host of other
credit scheme and the unveiled of the Peace
district officers.
DG Ikheloa presenting a mosquito treated net to members of Olusanya Community. In the pix-PDG Somo Omoniyi (middle) and the club president Sunmonu (2nd Left)
DG Ihkeloa laying the foundation for Rotary Club of Agege Vocational and Entrepreneurship Skill Training Centre
DG Ikheloa and club president Gbenga Sunmonu at the unveiling of the Peace Banner at Olusanya Community.
ROTARY CLUB OF OMOLE GOLDEN TOUCHING LIVES
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ouching lives, helping the less privileged, was properly reported. Also present were the making positive impart within our former Executive Secretary of IfakoIjaye Local community and serving humanity is our Government Area Hon. AdeleyeOlurotimi and
goal in Rotary Club of Omole Golden. This new representative of the Sole Administrator Hon Rotary Year, theClub went into action on the 14th BabatundeRaji. The club didn't stop there; it went President of RC Omole Golden, Titi Sunmonu (4th Left) and other participants at the club’s Free Eye Screening for Cataract
of July 2016 at IfakoIjaye Primary Health Center further to execute another project on the 3rd of with her first project for the year: Breast and August 2016. This time it was Free Eye Screening Cervical Cancer Screening and Vaccination for for Cataract. young girls and women within the IfakoIjaye About two hundred people within IfakoIjaye Community.
community and environs were screened for
There were well over three hundred (300) cataract by medical team from Ancilla Catholic Titi Sunmonu (3rd Left) with some participants at the club’s breast and Cervical Screening and Vaccination for young girls and women of Ifako Ijaye Community
beneficiaries inattendance. Some came all the Eye Hospital. Those that have cataract were way from Ewekoro in Ogun State. The Deputy prepared for surgery while those that had other Director IfakoIjaye General Hospital DrKutiwas eye defects such as Glaucoma and cornea damage on ground to deliver a lecture on breast and were given prescription drugs to manage the cervical cancer and gave practicaldemonstration condition. on how to examine the breast by one's self at The programme was well covered and properly home. The project was well covered (having three reported as well.
Cross-section of participants at the club’s breast and Cervical Screening and Vaccination for young girls and women of Ifak/ Ijaye Community
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print media andone electronic -TV- media) and
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YOUTH SERVICE
YOMI SHOBOWALE BECOMES THE 33RD DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE IN A GRAND STYLES ...RTN. AYO OLUMOKO PROMISES TO SPONSOR TWO ROTARACTORS TO ATLANTA, USA
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
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hese were words of Senator Oluremi Tinubu who was ably represented by Mrs. Sarah Joseph while commending the effort of the Installation Committee for packaging an outstanding event for the All Stars District Rotaract Representative. The banquet hall of Excellence Hotel and Suites, Ogba, Lagos was filled to maximum capacity on Saturday 6th August as wellmeaning people from different part of the world gathered to witness the installation ceremony of Rotaractor Abayomi Shobowale phf as the 33rd District Rotaract Representative of Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria. In his welcome address by the Chairman of the day, The Surveyor General of Lagos State, Surv. Tomilola Sangowawa who was represented by Rtn. Oladipo Idowu expressed his fulfilment to be part of the historical event and encouraged the Rotaractors to involve in services that will advance the life of the less privileged. The keynote speaker, Rotary District Governor Emeritus, Dr. Mike Omotosho in his lecture inspired participants on the need to become a rare leader and create a nation of their dream because Nigerians are not criminals. He said “Not all Nigerians are criminals. We’re not a nation of scammers, drug pushers and corrupt Government officials but a people with a verifiable track record of greatness. Bad leadership over the years has brought us where we are but we now have a second chance to change the narrative and we should seize it by becoming a leader and create the Nigeria of our dream” The peak of the program was when the Doyen of Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria, Rtn. Ayodele Olumoko mounted the podium for the fundraising session and announced
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District Rotaract Rep. Shobowale Abayomi reading the citations of the two decorated Ambassadors of Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria,Rotn. PP Chris Alabi (Middle) and Representative of Sen. Remi Tinubu.
Doyen of Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria, Ayo Olumoko (left) with the DRR Yomi Shobowale
Change of Guard- the Immediate Past DRR, Seun Bangbose decorating DRR Yomi Shobowale with the collaret
his intention to sponsor two Rotaractors to 2017 Rotary International Convention, Atlanta, USA.
In conclusion, I hereby on behalf of the District Board of Directors and entire Counsellors of Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria accept formally my election and installation as the 33rd District Rotaract Representative and together we shall work in restoring and reviving the dignity of Rotaract movement, particularly District 9110 ”. He concluded.
Participants were full of excitement and eagerness to participate in the draw, after sales of over 100 raffle tickets, Rtn. Ayodele Olumoko called on the Rotary District Secretary, Rtn. Samuel Ayetutu who picked the only lucky winning ticket. Again, the hall and its environs was filled with jubilation and celebration as Rtn. Samuel Ayetutu announced the ticket number 00005911 which belongs to the All Stars President of the Overall-Best Club in Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria, Rotaract Club of Ijebu-Ife, Rtr. Remilekun Badejo. Earlier in his acceptance speech as the new District Rotaract Representative, Rtr. Abayomi Shobowale pledged to invest his time, talent, treasure and thinking as he will be working towards restoring and reviving the dignity of Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria. “As the All Stars DRR, my focus for this Rotaract year is to make the District a peaceful place and opportunity for services. The District has given us priviledge to identify the needs of our community and our world, this has motivated us in proposing different projects and programmes to impact the life of indigent people in our communities.
The All Stars DRR, Rtr. Yomi Shobowale then recognised and decorated Rotn. (PP) Christopher Alabi, Rotn. (IPP) Lolade Temitope-Ogungbe and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Ambassadors of Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria. The event which was described as the best Installation ceremony in recent time was graced by the District Governor, Pat Ikheloa, PDG. Tunji Funsho, PDG. Tayo Alabi, MD, ChrisGate, Rotn. Chris Alabi. Others include the West African Manager of Tecno, Mr. Gbenga Adewole, delegates from Ghana, Kenya, District 9140, District 9125 amongst others. History was made, new records were set, friends were reconnected as new ones were made, challenges were adopted as it was confirmed that both Rotarians and Rotaractors are ready to take action #gbera as charged by the new District Rotaract Representative, Rotr. Abayomi Oluwambe Shobowale phf.
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FROM DARKNESS INTO VISIONARY LIFE 2016 MISSION FOR VISION
By Rot (Dr) Femi Akodu, (MBBS (Ib); MSc (Public Health/Epidemiology); FMCPaed; FWACP(Paed); MNIM) Coordinator, D9110 Mission for Vision
DG Ikheloa at the 2016 Mission for Vision-Free Cataract and Pterygium Surgeries by Rotary Club of Lagos Palm Groove Estate
A physician attending to a patient during the programme
M
y people I can see again, live me alone and let me walk unaided” As I ambled through the corridor leading to the operating theatre of General Hospital in Lagos Island where the two teams of India-Nigeria Mission for Vision, were operating; I heard a feeble voice of a song. Seventy-two years old Florence Soyinka from Ogun State with bilateral cataract, had just come out of the impact of surgeon knife after the free cataract surgery, and was singing a song in local Nigerian dialect.... The impact of this work is tremendous in two counts; one, that the lives of 1500 individuals, children inclusive, have been changed drastically, for they would be able to see again or for the first time following the cataract extraction. And two, the caretakers of these individuals have become free from been perpetual walking guide to these beneficiaries. Prayers with praises for Rotary were showered on the organization together with its members by 22
A physician at the programme
Ag Sam Ayetutu (Standing Front),Rotn Femi Akodu (Cordinator D9110 Mission for Vision) during the Free Cataract and Pterygium Surgeries
Beneficiaries of the Free Cataract and Pterygium Surgeries
the beneficiaries and their families with friends for this kind humanitarian gesture. The 2016 free cataract and pterygium surgeries which is an initiative of Rotary Club of Lagos Palmgroove Estate also have five other Rotary Clubs from D9110 as partners – Agege, Falomo, Ikeja South, Maryland and Omole Golden. Also international partners from Indian were involved – Rotary Clubs of Banglore, Sadashivnagar and Raipur, India. Other partners are Rotary Eye Institute in India, Rotary Foundation, Rotary District 9110 and Lagos State Government. The support provided by Indo Eye Care Foundation, Nigeria cannot be over emphasized. The mission period was from 4th to 24th September 2016. The India team was lead by Yogesh Naik, the Honourable Secretary of India Rotary Eye Institute while the Nigeria team was lead by Dr Adebajo, Head of Ophthalmology Department of General Hospital Lagos.
DG Ikheloa with some members of the Rotary Club of Lagos Palm Groove Estate
DG Ikheloa with some members of the Rotary Club of Lagos Palm Groove Estate
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STARTING AND SUSTAINING A ROTARACT CLUB
R
OTARACT was coined from the phrase ROTARY IN ACTION
and for local contents the Rotaract club's Bye
( ROTARy in
laws and Policies can be referred to. The Bye
ACTion). The organization was first
Laws must not be in contradiction or conflict
started in 1968 in North Carolina, USA. A
with the Statement of Policies. A standard
Rotaract club is sponsored by a Rotary Club, by
Rotaract club operates almost like a Rotary
implication before a Rotaract club can exist, a
club. It has the same Club officers and they
Rotary club must sponsor its existence.
function just almost alike. Thus the position of
Rotaract clubs are for persons between the
the President, Vice President, Secretary,
ages of 18-30 years.
Treasurer, and club Directors. The major difference however is the level of operation,
In stating a Rotaract club, the most essential
the volume of activities and the funding
requirement is to have a minimum of 15
involved in some large projects and
have joint projects with Rotary clubs and
members. The members could be all male or
programmes which the younger ones might
leverage on the platform provided by the
all female but a mix of both gender is strongly
not be able to manage. Also whereas in Rotary
Rotary club. Recently Rotary International has
advised. A Rotaract club can either be a
the Administrative head at the District level is
granted Rotaractors the option to join a Rotary
Community based club or an Institutional
the District Governor, in Rotaract, the
club of their choice while still maintaining
based club. A venue is important in sustaining
administrative head is referred to as the
their Rotaract membership status, provided
the regular meeting of a Rotaract club
District Rotaract Representative.
they are qualified and the Rotary club finds them suitable to join their club.
therefore it is important that a place is secured for that purpose. Most Rotaract clubs meet
In executing projects, Rotraract clubs are
twice of the month at a predetermined venue.
expected to engage in projects that will
To a Rotary club the benefit of sponsoring a
Before a club can be accepted as a Rotaract
directly benefit the communities they operate
Rotaract Club is enormous , part of which
club the sponsor Rotary club must pay the
in and communities outside their locality.
include the joy of mentoring the younger
required fee to Rotary International. If the
Their budget for the projects are to be
generation, and building individuals that will
documents are properly filled without errors it
supervised by the Supervising Rotary clubs
be responsible in the society . The Rotaract
may take a period of 4 6 weeks for Rotary
and ensure that they are sustainable. Rotaract
club also can serve as a feeder club to the
International to grant the charter of such club.
clubs are not expected to execute projects
Rotary club, thus transition from Rotaract to
that will put the name of Rotary in disrepute
Rotary is seamless.
It is the responsibility of the sponsor Rotary
nor projects they will not be able to manage
club of a Rotaract club to train members and
effectively. Rotaract clubs also may decide to
PAG Bola Oyebade District Chair, Youth Activities
plan developmental sessions for them . At every regular meetings of a Rotaract meeting, there must be at least one Rotarian in attendance. The Rotarian will act as the Counselor to the Rotaractors. Other responsibility of the sponsor Rotary club include general supervision of their projects and programmes to ensure that they conform with the dictates of Rotary. A Rotaract Club like every organization has its own standard policies and regulations that guides its activities. Most of the guidelines can be found in the Rotaract Statement of Policies
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DG’S SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER ITINERARY SEPTEMBER, 2016: BASIC EDUCATION& LITERACY MONTH Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday 1
Friday 2
Saturday 3
GOVERNORS-ELECT TRAINING SEMINAR/INSTITUTE 5
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EID-KABIR
EID -KABIR
19 RC SURULERE NORTH-EAST @HOCAL NIMR SUITES, YABA 6.3 0PM
20 RC VICTORIA ISLAND EAST @ EKO HOTEL VICTORIAL ISLAND, LAGOS
7 MULTICLUB MEETING ZONE 2, 3, 11 12.30PM
8 BASIC EDUCATION & LITERACY SEMINAR 10.00AM (ZONAL)
RC IPONRI @ HOCAL SUITES (NIMR), YABA 6.3 0PM
RC IKEJA GRA @ THE PROTEA HOTEL, GRA- IKEJA 6.30PM
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Sunday 4
ROTA MEETING
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10 RC FESTAC CENTRAL @ GOLDEN TULIP HOTEL, AMUWO 8.30AM
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23 RC OMOLE GOLDEN @ EXCELLENCE HOTEL, OGBA 7.00AM
24 RC OLAMBE@ LEGACY ‘B’ MOTEL, OSARO BUS STOP, AKUTE ROAD,OLAMBE 8.30AM
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COURTESY VISIT TO OONI OF IFE
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GRANTS WORKSHOP 11.00AM
CLUB SECRETARIES MEETING 11.00AM 26
27 RC LAGOS MAINLAND @ MAINLAND HOTEL, EBUTE-META. 5.00P M
28 STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING 2PM
29 MEMBERSHIP TASK FORCE MEETING 2PM
RC OWODE-ONIRIN KOSOFE @ ORBAZ GUEST HOTEL, 1, TOYIN CLOSE OFF IKORODU RD, WEIGH BRIDGE, OWODE ONIRIN, KOSOFE
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RC OREGUN @AIRPORT HOTEL, IKEJA 7P M
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Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday 1 INDEPENDENCE DAY INSTALLATION DISTRICT INTERACT REP
3 RC OGUDU GRA PROTEA HOTEL, MARYLAND 7.00PM
4 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR 10:AM (ZO NAL)
5 MULTI CLUB MEETING ZONES 4 & 5 11.30AM
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11 RC APAKUN@ CHIMCEE HOTEL & SUITES 2, ADEKUNLE SELESI STREET OFF ASA AFARIOGUN STR, OFF OSOLO WAY AJAO ESTATE 6.00PM
12 DG, DGE, DGN MEET WITH ZONAL COORDINATORS, AGs, COMMITTEE CHAIRS & CLUB PRESIDENTS 11.00AM
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DEWEF BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING 11:00AM
POLIOPLUS SEMINAR 10AM
18 RC FESTAC METRO @ CARAT BUSINESS HOTEL,24 ROAD FESTAC TOW N 7.00PM
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RC APAPA@ APAPA CLUB, APAPA 12.30PM
RC IKATE@ OJEL RESTAURANT NATIONAL STADIUM, SURULERE 7.00PM
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RC SHOMOLU@ LAREX HOTEL INTERNATIONAL PALMGROVE 6.30PM 20
WEST 24 WORLD POLIO DAY
25 RC ABEOKUTA METRO @ ABEOKUTA CLUB, IBB BOULEVARD,ABEOKUTA 11.00AM
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MU LTI CLU B MEETING ZONES 8 & 9 11.30AM
RC ABEOKUTA @ ABEOKUTA SPORTS CLUB, ABEOKUTA 12.30PM
STRATEGIC PLAN NING COMMITTEE MEETING
2.00PM
WEST
AFRICAN
AFRICAN PROJECT FAIR, PORT HARCOURT
7 RC IKEJA CENTRAL @ CROWN EDGE HOTEL AFOLABI AINA STREET BY ALADE MARKET OFF ALLEN AVENUE 6.30PM
AN EVENING WITH THE DG
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RFHD 2016 8 RC GOWON ESTATE @ HAVANA SUITES 32 ROAD, F CLOSE GOWON ESTATE 10.30AM
Sunday 2 RC ALAGBADO BEZAL HALL & RESORT CENTRE ADALEMO B/STOP,OTA 6.00PM
15 RC OTA @ D’CZARS HOTEL & SUITES, D’CZARS B/STOP, ILO AWELA EXP RD, TOLL GATE, OTA 9.00 AM
9 RC ATAN-OTA @ RAO INTERNATIONAL HOTEL & SUITES, KM 15, SANGO IDIROKO RD, OTA 5PM 16 RC BADAGRY METRO @ SOKETA HOTELS BADAGRY GENERAL HOSPITAL ROAD, BADAGRY
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FAIR,
PORT HARCOURT
29 RC IJEBU IFE SUNRISE 7.00 AM RC IJEBU ODE@ IJEBU ODE CLUB ,IJEBU ODE 9.00AM
30 RC OBANTOKO @ FAJOL HOTEL, ABEOKUTAIBADAN EXPRESS RD, OBANTOKO 4.30PM
RC OK E ONA EGBA @DURSMAN HOTEL,ABEOK UTA
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ill and Melinda's work on eradicating diseases like polio and malaria is a big reason we're so optimistic that together we can cure all diseases in our children's lifetime. Bill, thank you for being a role model and mentor -both in technology and philanthropy -- and for continuing to teach us so much.
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