District 9200 Souvenir Magazine, 2007/08
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Message from District Bulletin Officer
When I first joined Rotaract in 2003, veteran members told me that the only way I could experience the identity of Rotaract to the utmost was by immersing myself in the society and by immediately taking up a position of leadership. Those words of advice have played in my mind more often in the last year. As District Bulletin Officer, I have learnt more about Rotaract, its district identity, the different clubs and Rotaractors that we have, and what exactly it means to serve one’s community in the last year than in all the years of being a Rotaractor. It has been an experience that I cannot describe ... and although many of the friendships that I have cultivated with Rotaractors around the district remain “virtual” in that we have only spoken on email or on yahoo or google chat and never met face to face, no sweetness has been lost by interacting online. I encourage you to do the same. Get to know the Rotaractors in your district - it will immeasurably improve the quality of your Rotaract experience. I have loved every minute of producing this magazine because it has allowed me to do just that: get to know you and the wonderful projects that you are involved in. So to the contributors of this magazine, go my first thanks. Secondly, my thanks go to the district advertising executive team, especially Sylvie Birungi and Joseph Nuwamanya from Uganda; and Rtn Heather de Souza, who helped to secure revenue for the magazine; thirdly, to the District Committee who always responded quickly to my urgent emails and calls; fourthly, to Rtn Bushan Vidyarthi of Colourprint Ltd for donating the printing paper and subsiding the printing cost of this magazine; and lastly, but most importantly, to DRR Lawi for originating the idea of a District Souvenir Magazine, and for his relaxed but inspiring leadership style. It has been an honour.
Table of Contents 4
Messages from the DG, DGE and DRRE
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Message from the DRR
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Outgoing and Incoming District Committee
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Addicted to Rotary
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Rotaract Projects
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District Awards
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Rotaract to Rotary
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Calendar for District Conference
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Status of Rotaract in Uganda
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Rotaract Kampala, 2007/08
DRR Lawi Sultan with RI President Wilfrid Wilkinson at the RI Rotaract Seminar for Zone 10A which was held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi, Kenya in September 2007. ROTARACT GOALS 1. To develop professional and leadership skills 2. To emphasize respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the worth of each individual, and to promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful occupations 3. To provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world 4. To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs 5) To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary (RCP 41.020.) Printed by Colourprint Ltd, P O Box 44466 Nairobi Kenya
Messages from ...
DG Christopher M.D. Mutalya
DG Mutalya is an Architect, holds a B.A. Arch (St) and M. Arch. of the University of Nairobi. He is a corporate member of the Uganda Society of Architects and a Registered Architects, and an Associate Member of the British Institute of Facilities Management. He is currently serving as the Estates Manager of Uganda Communications Commission. He has vast experience in infrastructure and property development, management and maintenance and with wide experience in public procurement. A Charter President of the Rotary Club of Kyambogo-Kampala, he has served as District Officer for many years, mainly with New Generations programs, served twice among the pioneer Assistant Governors (1999-2000 and 2000-2001) and he has also served twice as Country Chair for Uganda (2003-2004 and 2004-2005). Born July 25, 1949, DG Mutalya is married to Rose. Rose is a Rotarian in her own right, in the same Club, has gone through the ranks of the Club and as Club President 20062007. She holds a B.A. (with Education), Post Graduate Diploma in Public Administration and M.A. Education Management. She is currently serving as a Deputy Registrar at Kyambogo University in Uganda. The family is blessed with five children and three grandchildren. In his public life, DG Mutalya has also served as a Council member, Honorary Secretary and Vice-President of the Uganda Society of Architects, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Uganda Communications Employees Pension Scheme, and as a member of the Executive and as President of Busoga College Mwiri Old Boys Association.
DGE Kaushik Manek Congratulations to the Rotaract District Team and all the Rotaractors of D9200 for producing a souvenir magazine. Rotaract is a wonderful program of Rotary International that offers many opportunities for growth and development including production of this magazine. It is my sincere hope that the same spirit will trickle down to the Club level where simple bulletins can be distributed on a regular basis and keep the members informed of Rotary and Rotaract activities. I would also like to congratulate the out going District Rotaract Representative Lawi Sultan, his District team and all the Club presidents for all the achievements of the year 2007-08 especially for the service rendered in promoting the goals of Rotaract and making a difference in our Communities. As we prepare to usher in the new Rotary year, The Rotary International President Elect D.K Lee has set the pace for us by selecting an interesting theme for 2008-09: ‘Make Dreams Real’. It is definitely an exciting year ahead as we have been challenged to focus on the needs of children at Risk while re-dedicating our energies on the core emphases of Rotary namely: 1. Water; 2. Health and Hunger; 3. Literacy Rotaract is always full of energy and dynamism and I call upon you all to support the incoming DRR Hudson Mutalya, the new Club presidents and their respective board members. Let us join hands and Make Dreams Real by promoting the ideals of Rotaract and form useful partnerships to enhance our impact. I wish you all the very best and look forward to a great Rotary year of Service.
DRRE Hudson Mutalya
I would like to welcome you all from RYLA, ROTS and the various training session conducted in your region. These sessions are important for our growth but above all they present us the opportunity to prepare our selves to mitigate on the challenges that face not only our club, but most importantly how to administer our district as well. I hope wherever you attended, value was added to your personality as well as impacted you to be able to prepare your self for action in our life, your club, your communities, but more so in our district and its values. I have always wondered why IPDRR Allan- the current District Trainer, loves the song “the more we are together the happier we are”. I believe this is one of the most famous rotary songs because every time this song is sung in any forum, I remember the famous quote “together we stand and divided we fall”. I have come to believe that there is a lot of synergy that is created if you and I, your club and my club are doing things together. It’s therefore my conviction that if all clubs advocated for doing things jointly, be it a project or share an activity, at the end of our year together, we shall say we were bigger and better together in our district. DGE Kaushk Manek through his theme, Partnerships, Peace and Progress, is calling on us to Promote Peace and Harmony within our countries, since these are requirements for meaningful progress, most importantly through partnerships within and without our clubs; With partnerships; We can gain greater IMPACT for all our efforts; We can break down the ‘BOUNDARIES’ and resolve differences that separate us; We can forge bonds of understanding, goodwill and peace; We can achieve perpetual progress and development of the Rotaract program, which will be testimony of our efforts in service. On choosing his theme, the RI President-Elect Dong Kurn Lee said, “We can do more as a club than we could as individuals, we can do more as a district than we could do as a club, and when you look at all of global Rotary, you can really dream big dreams.” Next year, his dream is that together we will be able to save the lives of children. Part of that dream is knowing that children will be able to survive, to grow up healthy, to have better chances, to be able to see their own dreams become real in their lives. I have learnt that for a club to have meaningful service, it’s important to plan for all its programs and activities. A wise man once said, “All our knowledge might be in the past, but all our entire decisions are about the future”. As we look forward to next year, let us be motivated to make good preparations and good club plans. Club leaders, for your club to be vibrant you should call for contribution and appreciate your members’ participation in club planning and implementation. Always remember that if you don’t maximize your members effectively, the club is bound to loose them. It is important that there should exist equitable participation, contribution and involvement of all members. Collectively, if your club is your priority, then it will always be vibrant. A vibrant district is one that exemplifies fellowship through service. Lets us strive towards a bigger and better district, demonstrated by doing things together to meet our challenges. Let us not forget that as leaders, we are the legacy of our clubs, so we should be the change we want our clubs to be. I call upon you to rally with me as we look forward to making dreams real in our district. Remember, the difference between where we are (current status) and where we want to be (vision and goals) is what we do (target objectives and action plans).
Message from DRR Lawi Sultan ...
The theme Rotary Shares has been our guide during the year 2007-08 and as we taxi the runway, the Rotaract District Team uses this opportunity to SHARE with you a summary of the successes and achievements from the various clubs in D9200. We started off the year with various ROTS (Rotaract Officers Training Seminar) sessions in the District. This was an important capacity enhancement exercise that has contributed to learning and sharing resources within the clubs and at inter-clubs level. Rotaract is the fastest growing program of Rotary International with over 7,000 clubs…and counting… In D9200 this is evident in the eagerness of the various Rotaract Clubs to grow in membership and numbers as well as the encouraging efforts in growing the Programs of Rotary. A good example is the RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) where more than two-thirds of the various country committees were comprised of Rotaractors who were instrumental in designing the program events, coming up with lists of awards and publicizing the same to participants. We have had quarterly rankings of clubs based on the Reports submitted to the District Team. This has motivated clubs into action by encouraging intrinsic assessment of individual club performance and at the same time creating an opportunity for monitoring and evaluation against the R.I and District Goals. Look out for the surprise winner of the “Excellence Reporting Award” (ERA). Speaking of Awards, the array of District Awards this year and the stiff level of competition will make for a good Awards Ceremony. The Awards are an indicator of exemplary performance and an encouragement to build on previous success. The Awards ceremony on 17th May at the District Conference during the DRR Banquet is proudly sponsored by the Rotaract Clubs of Kenya and is an opportunity to share warm hospitality and extend an invitation to the District Conference 2009 in Nairobi. The District Conference at Bagamoyo is the culmination of all our year’s work and the opportunity for Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya to converge in one melting pot of cultural exchange, networking, fun and peer-to-peer learning experience. We review the year’s challenges and initiate forward planning of future successes. We engage in insightful discussions and dance away the fatigues of the day. We learn new approaches to service projects and extract wisdom from senior Rotary Leadership including Robert S Scott Chair of the Rotary Foundation Trustees and the International Polio Plus Committee as well as from our very own DG, PDGs, DGE and DGN. In summary, these are the highlights of 2007-08 in Rotaract D9200: Club Visits All Rotaract countries in D9200 visited officially by the DRR • 61 Clubs held meetings with the DRR
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70 Clubs officially visited by ADRRs, CCs and other members of the District Team
Seminars ROTS: Kenya Attendance 137 Participants-Central= 77, Coast= 32, Western= 28 Uganda Attendance 82 Participants-Central= 60, Coast= 22 Tanzania Attendance 50 Participants (Dar-es-salaam) •
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RYLA: Kenya Attendance 320 Participants Uganda “ 180 Participants Tanzania “ 50 Participants Ethiopia “ 120 Participants R.I Rotaract Institute Zone 10A; Attendance of 180 Delegates (150 Rotaractors and 50 Interactors) District Library Compiled with information on History, Training and other Rotaract Resources; To be distributed online (www.rotaract9200.org) and on CDs to club presidents
District Bulletin And Communication • Monthly bulletins published – informative and entertaining • Reloaded a more vibrant District Website www. rotaract9200.org District Awards And R.I Appointments • 12 District Awards made competitive by applications • “Excellence Reporting Award” (ERA) introduced • DRR 07-08 Appointed to R.I Rotaract Committee 08-09 • • District Finances • District Rotaract Account setup in Kenya • District Rotaract RYLA account setup in Kenya • District Rotaract- Conference account setup in Kenya • District Rotaract Finance Committee established Membership Growth & Extension 81 Rotaract clubs as at 1st April; (Ethiopia 8 Kenya 23 Tanzania 4 Uganda 46) • *Report on New chartered Clubs to be issued at close of Rota Year 07-08 • 15 Clubs functioning as “Provisional” Clubs, in the process of submitting charter documents (Ethiopia 2 Kenya 7 Tanzania 2 Uganda 4) •
District Conference R.I Rotary Foundation Trustees Chair Robert S. Scott expected at the Rotaract Conference • Conference website launched: www.rotaract9200. org/dca •
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Its been a great year for us all. Let’s look forward to 200809. Let’s MAKE DREAMS REAL.
Outgoing District Committee
(from top left to right): DRR Lawi Sultan, DIstrict Trainer Jingo Jude Allan, District Secretary Eric Opot, District Treasurer Bonny Kamah, District PR Chair Joash Mbogo, On to Conference Chair Joseph Nyagari, District Bulletin Officer Aamena Jiwaji, District Webmaster Robinson Nkaire, CC Kenya Sara Keino, CC Uganda Charles Musaba, CC Tanzania Boniface Kimboka, CC Kenya Vivian Tsisika, ADRR Uganda Edward Wamala, ADRR Ethiopia Biruk Melaku, ADRR Karyna Okwaro, District Conference Chair Winnie Kamau, Conference Registration Officer Mary Mugurusi. (absent): DRRE Hudson Mutalya, ADRR Boniface Matambula, CC Uganda Agnes Nantale, CC Paul Kagaba, CC Patrick Wamai
Incoming District Committee (from left to right): District Secretary Ethel Mamawi, District PR Officer Rita Tinka, ADRR Uganda Ivan Kakooza, CC Kenya Margaret Githaiga. (absent): DRR Hudson Mutalya, District Treasurer Paul Mwambutsya, District Projects Officer Emmanuel Njuki, District Bulletin Officer Suzan Namatovu, On to Conference Officer Ronald Mutalya, ADRR Kenya Mary Anduuru
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Addicted to Rotary!
By Kelvin Odoobo, Rotaract Club of Bugoloobi
If there is any benefit of belonging to the Rotary family that is not stated anywhere in the Rotary official literature, it is the invaluable sense of attachment that Rotaractors in Kampala display in matters concerning their clubs. This surreal value of Rotaract is what perhaps will show you the individual uniqueness in each club, the things that give you the natural pull for their fellowships, projects and other events, is perhaps what I would personally credit as the thread that knits our Rotaract fraternity, and the inspiration behind its prolific nature, away from the serious business of serving the community.If I had never considered joining my current club, it is no secret that I would perhaps considered Rotaract Club of Kampala Ssese Islands, for its infectious Tuesday evening fellowships that never come to an end, plus its cheeky ability to pull all kinds of clubs on Tuesdays, of all days. I can never forget my days in school when The Core (RCT Kampala) was definitely the ideal place on every Friday. Every one from Makerere University was literally headed to the Core, adding on to the club a rare campus like mood that would definitely appeal to any soon-to-graduate student. Then there is Lukuli and its sheer strength in numbers. They will come to any Rotaract function where competition is on the bill, and totally overwhelm you (remember 2007 sports gala), a perfect case of friendly fire. If you think this is anything to go by, try Kampala city. The club is run like one of the most respected companies in East Africa, the sheer efficiency and basic organization of Kampala city will intimidate you, never mind that the men and women behind this are young volunteers, like you and me. Kyambogo and its famous Mwekume group can be summarized in three words, humor, humor and lots of good humor (no pun intended). For a Thursday evening, it is a refreshing spectacle to hear president Isaac, leading fellowship, all the official Rotary agenda infused with healthy doses of light-sided wit. The sheer force of individual will show through President Carol Kalembe of Mulago, PDRR Allan Jingo, President Ethel Mamawi, DRR Elect Hudson Mutalya to name but a few. My own club, Bugoloobi, is, I believe, a demonstration of the strength of efficiency of small numbers, in addition to highly positive-willed individuals. PP Hillary Ainomugisha was and is still synonymous with Bugoloobi, not only in Uganda but all over the district. I need not add that President Susan is the reigning Miss RYLA, talk about blowing your club’s trumpet.I would be insincere to myself if I did not mention Nakawa. For a university-based club, I think Nakawa is way ahead of the rest. The commitment that runs through Nakawa, right from simple things, as keeping a regular list of interesting guest speakers, to important things like organizing an interesting, engaging and meaningful project, and maintaining a good attendance during school holidays. Then there is Georgie. I need not add. Even though I have never got the opportunity to attend Kololo courtesy of clashing fellowship times, you have got to give it to them for a wonderful club bulletin in the Kololo Rotamirror. It says a lot about those behind it.I It's your world, the remember one after-fellowship in which rotaractors were discussing why they were so into Rotary to the door is open .... extent of sometimes spending five evenings of their weekdays in some Rotary activity. It was like a group Apply now for Sep 2008 or Jan 2009 : Start in London or Dubai of young adults who have finally discovered one of their chief addictions. The running allover town Popular Subject Areas after work to catch this or that fellowship, like there Art & Design, Fashion, Accounting & Finance, was a life-threatening matter to be attended to. The Banking,Business, constant questioning from peers, workmates, friends Economics, HRM, Marketing, Management, and family; what are these meetings that never end, Computing Information what is this Rotary thing, how do you benefit from all Technology, Computer Networks, Network this running around? Perhaps the power of Rotaract Engineering Law, International Relations, lies in individuals, the foot soldiers who have selflessly Criminology, Environment, Please email us or visit our offices with your CV and indulged in the business of Rotary with a passion Education, Health, all educational documents to receive ON THE SPOT Social Sciences, Humanities, that spurs the Rotaract fraternity. PDRR Jingo for assessment for admissions Languages & Cultural me is an example of selfless dedication to Rotary. • More than 300 degree options in London Studies, Hospitality, Tourism, Psychology • Over 275,000 books in university library collection The image of Joan and Linda (Kampala city) sitting and many more. . . • Guaranteed accommodation for International students by the registration table and doing all sorts of small • On-line access to subscription & academic databases mundane jobs for their old club, Makerere, a few • TV Studios & Editing Suites years ago, as if they were board members, without • Video Conferencing • Over 5,500 International students from 130 Nationalities being asked, is engraved in my mind as an excellent example of living the Rotary mantra, of service. The Middlesex University – Kenya Office list of heroes in Rotaract for big and small good acts • This is a direct branch of Middlesex University that provides free services • FREE application processing for both our London and Dubai Campus they have done, are doing, or are planning to do, For detailed information please contact would be too long, and would read like a roll-call of all Rotaract clubs. 48hrs free application processing and visa guidance at our Kenya Office Middlesex University - Kenya Office These are a few of the things that make Rotaract Nakumatt Ukay, 3rd Floor, Nairobi, Kenya worthwhile for me, as a personal endeavor. T: +254725860439, E: info@mdxme.com www.mdx.ac.uk The things that I miss.
Rotaract Projects from Provisional Rotaract Club of Atronos, Ethiopia The Rotaract Club of Atronos (Ethiopia) has been functioning for almost 8 months. They call themselves “The Atrons” (pictured above) and their founding President, Yigebashal Mukaria (yigebashal@yahoo.com), is excited at the opportunities that lay ahead of them as a brand new Rotaract Club. Even though most of their founding members travelled abroad shortly after forming the club, Yigebashal commends the current members as being extremely active and looks forward to many beneficial partnerships with other clubs in District 9200.(from left) Zinash Getachew, Weleta Shiferaw, Daniel Meles, Ethiopia Wudale (top), Tina G/Yohanes (bottom), Yigebashal Mekuria, Bezawit Eshetu and Atsednesh Getachew.
DRR Lawi Sultan (above), flanked by DRRE Hudson Mutalya (right) and ADRR Boniface Kimboka (left), during his visit to Rotaract Clubs in Dares-Salaam, in March 2008.
Rotaract Ggabagada, Nigeria President Kemia Ishineye (Rotagada@yahoo. com) and Secretary Nene Bassey (Nebass2002@ yahoo.com) write to us from Rotaract Ggabagada, Nigeria (District 9110): Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria has well over 59 clubs under it, from both Lagos State/ Ogun State domain. Moreso. Rotaract club of Gbagada was fully chartered in 1986 by Rotr. Sanusi Moruf Adekunle in 1986/87 Rotary year with the theme “Rotary brings Hope” and ever since then the club has been in good standing within the District and also within Rotaract International. Rotaract club of Gbagada has a controlling body called Rotaract District 9110, Nigeria being sponsored by Rotary club of Gbagada. It has made a lot of impact in the appearance of its members through their dress code. We believe that our dress speaks about us and determines the level of respect given to a person. Therefore, we adhere to strict formal dressing. Apart from wearing the Lapel pin of Rotaract, our Slogan is “FELLOWSHIP” and response “ THROUGH SERVICE”. Some of the projects we have done so far include Distribution of Treated Mosquito Nets, Sponsoring of Pupils Through Primary Education, Donation of School Items, Traffic Control, Beautification of Gbagada, Vocational Training Participation in Polio Immunization, Erection of Borehole, Leadership Training (RYLA), Donation to Canadian Red Cross in Respect of the Tsunami Hurricane, Donation of Brail Bibles And Adjustable Walking Stick To The Blind.
DRR Lawi Sultan with DRR Lydia Gürich, from Rotaract Leipzig, Germany, District Treasurer Boniface Khama, CC Boniface Kimboka, and other Rotaractors from Rotaract Arusha at a Juvenile Institution supported by the club (March 2008). DRR Lawi and DRR Lydia also discussed possible partnerships between the two Districts.
East African Network
At the Interclub Conference in Kigali, Rwanda in July 2007, Rotaractors spanning two districts (D9150 and D9200) and five countries (Burundi, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and the United States) converged upon the city to celebrate the successful partnership between Rotaract Kigali, Rwanda and Rotaract Channel Island, USA in implementing a project for the orphaned child survivors of the Rwandan genocide. But in a surprising twist of events, the collaborative atmosphere of the conference workshop, which was themed Club Collaboration for Community Development, gave birth to the idea of an East African Rotaract Network initiative spanning two districts, between the Rotaract Clubs of Kampala Core, Bujumbura, Milimani, Kampala City, Butare and Kigali, adding credence to the words of the host club’s president and her invitation to Rotaractors, as the leaders of tomorrow, to get to know each other better, appreciate each other more and accomplish great things together. The Kigali conference also gave Rotaract clubs a chance to showcase their completed or upcoming community projects such as building homes for the needy (Channel Island), construction of an orphanage (Bujumbura), rebuilding a local school (Kampala Core) distribution of blankets to war refugees (Kampala City), collecting clothes for children at the Busia border (Milimani and Kampala Core), constructing a restaurant to help feed the poor (Butare), catering to the clothing, electrical and school fees needs of genocide orphans (Kigali and Channel Island). (top right) Riding the boda boda; (left) Visiting the Genocide Memorial
the District and beyond
RYLA Ethiopia: In 2007, RYLA Ethiopia was held at Ambo city, about 100km west of Addis, and it was the first ever RYLA in Ethiopia with 88 participants. Thee second program to be held this year at Awassa cit about 275km south of Addis, from May 2-4, will have about 116 participant from all eight Rotaract Clubs in Addis. RYLA Uganda (image 1 and 2 from left): Held at Nabinoonya Beach Entebbe in February 2008. RYLA Kenya (image 1 and 2 from right): Held at the University of Nairobi campus in March 2008.
(above) DRR Lawi Sultan with members of the Rotaract Club of Nairobi Central, flanked on his left by their (above) Rotaractors from Rotaract Rotaractors from Rubaga deep in thought at the (above) President June Opiyo. Rotaract Clubs of Kwanza Rotaract Awareness challenge, and Dar city at the Blood Hotel Equatoria, Kampala. Donation project in March 2008.
(above) The Sports Day organised by Rotary Nairobi in October 2007 was held at the University of Nairobi Sports Ground, and it brought together Rotarians and Rotaractors from a range of clubs for a day of fun.
(above) A picture taken of Nairobi city by Michael Waiyaki, Rotaract Nairobi Central, for the international project organised by Rotaract Clubs of Istanbul, Findikli and Erenkoy, Turkey.
(above) Rotary and Rotaract officials pictured shortly after the hand over ceremony of Rotaract USIU in March 2008.
Rotaract Mulago, under the leadership of President Carol Kalembe, has participated in a range of events including: - the joint installation of the presidents Carole Kalembe for Rotaract clubs of Mengo, Lukuli and Mukono on 14th July 2007 (image 1 below from left); - a tree planting project on 15th September at the Galloway Hostels (image 2 below from left); - the annual trip to Lake Bunyonyi, which this year was an international affair with participation of the Rotaract clubs from Kenya and Uganda (image 3 from left); and - Daughter clubs at the Bazaar facilitated by Kampala Arch to recruit membership (image 1 from right).
District Awards
The District team will recognise the performance of clubs in 2007/08 through the bestowal of the following awards: Membership Development Retention Attendance Professional & Leadership Development Service Projects
Highest number of members retained and documented by a club as at March 31st, 2007 Highest attendance documented by a club as at March 31st, 2007 • Relevant professional and leadership development program for the club • Leadership development seminar or program organized for the club • Professional and Career guidance talks held in the club • Documented Vocational service programs or activities by the club Local Category • Innovativeness • Well documented project • Relevance to the community • Degree of collaboration (Sponsoring club, other Rotaract clubs, community, partners, etc) • Promoted & Publicised project International Category • Project should have promoted peace, goodwill and international understanding • Promoted & Publicised project • Degree of collaboration (Sponsoring club, other Rotaract clubs, community, partners, etc) Published and circulated club bulletin • Informative • Innovation • presentation Up and operational; decision on the content will be taken by the DRRC. Undertaking a balanced Rotaract program a) Membership growth; b) Highest club attendance; c) Conducted professional & leadership activities; d) Conducting at least 2 service projects Highest attendance by a club at DCA. However, added advantage will be for full participation during the DCA proceedings.
Club bulletin
Website Club of the Year Conference Attendance Most Improved Club Excellence Reporting Award
Highest membership documented by a club as at March 31st, 2007
• A Club should have at least submitted Q- reports as at March 31st, 2007 • Visibility of club in other clubs • Undertaken at least 1 service project this year as at March 31st, 2007. A recent inclusion (2007-08), this award is to motivate Clubs to submit their Planning Guides as well as Quarterly Reports to the Rotaract District with the aim of ensuring adherence to the R.I and District Goals on an annual basis. The Award will be Rotational and we propose that it be christened the “DG Kaushik Manek (2008-09) Excellence Reporting Award”-ERA. This will be the most Prestigious Award in the Ceremony.
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Rotaract to Rotary
by Emily Nyagaki, Rotary Milimani (Rotaract Nairobi Central)
I applaud the 1985 Supreme Court ruling that allowed women to be Rotarians! I am a beneficiary of the ruling. I am a woman and a Rotarian. I proudly wear my Blue and Gold pin having made the transition from Red and Gold.The journey started with a curious mind and an ice cream date. I had learnt about Rotary from my late grandfather; a man who lived by the four-way test and through the Kick Polio campaign, but it was through Henry Ndirangu’s invitation for a few scoops of ice cream that my Rotary dream took off. I can honestly say my sweet tooth led me to Rotary. The Rotaract Club of Nairobi Central –RCNC welcomed me, taught me the fundamentals of Rotary, made me understand what was required of me as a Rotaractor and the part I have to play in the Rotary Family. They took me in, made me part of the family, challenged my curious mind, allowed me to think out of the box, taught me the importance of team work and the benefits of being a team player, made me realize nothing was impossible you just have to dream it and actualize it.I interacted with people from all walks of life, learnt the importance of integrity and accountability, and managed projects I would have never dreamt of managing giving me the much need handson experience. I learnt persistence pays, especially when other people are depending on you, all you have do is to humble yourself and request for any assistance required. I learnt leadership meant taking responsibility for your team. Listening; not to the words but to what people are trying to convey through the words, taking up the challenges and knowing even if you failed you can proudly say “I tried” which is way much better that “I wish I tried” as you will have learnt lessons along the way to make it a success the next time you try, giving everyone responsibility and the chance to own and run with a project makes them realize their potential. On the 12th of March 2008 I made the transition from the Rotaract Club of Nairobi Central to the Rotary Club of Millimani. The process was quite easy with my Rotaract background. All I had to do was attend 5 consecutive meetings to be able to interact with the club members most of whom I had met during the various projects undertaken and to clearly understand what would be required of me a Rotarian. The key things I have learnt from Rotaract that I will be taking with me to Rotary are: 1. Understand what Rotary/Rotaract is all about and what is expected of you as a member before you induction. By doing so you are sure of what you are getting yourself into. 2. Create time. Rotary/Rotaract is a way of life; it is not a part-time job or a hobby. If you understand that from the word go you are able to create time for it. 3. Be involved. Get you hands dirty that is how you learn. Don’t be a Rotaractor/Rotarian in name only or when it is convenient for you. 4. Be proactive. Network, Sell yourself, sell your ideas (don’t sit on them) be willing to learn and take all criticism well, put yourself out there, be the one to approach people don’t wait for people to come to you and when they don’t you start complaining. 5. Be creative and innovative. Nothing is too weird to try out. Rotaract/Rotary has no limits to the great things you can do for the community and to yourself too. You just have to be It works… I know. 6. It is not a competition. It is about making the world a better place. We are family. 7. Share your knowledge with others and learn from them. 8. Wear your pin with pride with the 4-way test as your guiding principle. You never know who is watching. 9. Have fun. Rotaract/Rotary is not punishment Enjoy it! Make friends while you are at it. 10. You don’t have to be 30 years old to be a Rotarian! Share, enjoy and make dreams real!
(continued from page 9 ...) Rotaract Kololo proudly presents their involvement in selected project from Rotary year (from bottom left): - Career Guidance in two secondary Schools in Nakasongola District in August 2007; - The 17th Charter Celebrations on 9th September 2007 at Hotel Equatorial; - The Mabira Forest Nature Study in November 2007 when the club visited the great Mabira Forest; - The Visit to Jinja Destitutes Home by Rotaract Kololo and Jinja to donate usable clothes and household items in November 2007; and - the Kidera Community Outreach Project (joint project) in March 2008.
20th Rotaract D9200 Conference and Assembly Program “Alleviating Poverty Through Rural Development” 14th May
15th May
0900 - 1900
Registration - Nyerere Hall
1700 - 1800
DRR Conference Team Meeting - Karume Hall
1930
Welcome Cocktail Party - Pool Side (Wanne Star -Kora award Nominee and Performer)
2000-2030
Welcome remarks, Introduction of the Conference and Assembly programme and Objectives by DRR Lawi
0830 - 0930
DRR Committee Meeting - Karume Hall
0830 - 1900
Registration continues - Nyerere Hall
0845 - 0850
Grace/Inter Faith Invocation - Rtr Elizabeth Makyao
0850-0855
Welcome Addresses and Remarks - Rtr Mary Mugurusi
0855-1000
Roll call of Rotaract Clubs - DS Rtr Eric Munene Roll call of Interact Clubs Recognition of ADRR Recognition of Club Presidents Recognition of President Elects
1000-1030
Health Break
1030 - 1040
Arrival and welcoming of the Guest of Honour -Israel- Chasuso (excutive director Africa Banking Corporation)
1040-1050
Anthems and Flags - Songs Committee
1050-1100
Introduction of Conference - DRR Lawi
1100-1120
Inaugural Speech by the Guest of Honour -
1120-1125
Vote of Thanks and Presentation of a Souvenir to the Guest of Honour - Rtr Heri Tungaraza
1125-1135
Group Picture with the Guest of Honour - Rtr Mwigusa Denis
1135-1140
The Guest of Honour Departs
1140 - 1150
Arrival and welcoming of Hon. John Ulanga(Excutive Director Foundation for Civil Society)- Rtr Angelica Pesha
1150-1200
Address by Conference Chair Winnie Mafuru and introduction of Conference Committee-Rtr Joe/Winnie Mafuru
1200-1230
Official theme speech by Hon. John Ulanga (“Alleviating Poverty Through Rural Development”)
1230-1245
Discussion of the theme by Rotaractors / QnA - SAA Karyna Okwaro
1245-1250
Discussion Summary and the Way Forward - Rtr June Opiyo
1250-1255
Vote of Thanks and Presentation of a Souvenir to Hon. John Ulanga - Rtr Eliud Ihare
1255-1300
Group Picture with Hon. John Ulanga - Rtr Denis Mwigusa
1300 - 1400
Rotaract Fellowship Lunch in the Main Restaurant
1400 - 1405
Grouping & Jokes - Rtr Boniphace Matambula
1405-1430
RYLA - Report of the RYLA’s held in 2007-2008 (5 min each) - Country RYLA committee Chairs
1430-1440
Open Forum discussion on RYLA - Rtr Anne Kibanya/Rtr Vivian Tsisika
1440-1445
Recognition of New Members - DS Eric Munene
1445-1500
Outline of Election Procedures - DS Eric Munene
1500-1600
Nominations for DRR 2009-2010 and their CVs - DS Eric Munene
1600-1610
Closing remarks by DRR - DRR Lawi
1610-1615
Announcements - SAA Rtr Karyna Okwaro
1615-1640
HEALTH BREAK- Main Restaurant - ALL
1700 - 1815
District Finance Committee’s Meeting - Karume Hall
1930
“African Night” Traditional Dress, African Dinner, African Music - (Bora bora Band prfm at Kempisky) - ALL Evening Speeches - Club Presidents
16th May
0930 - 0945
Rotary/Rotaract Songs = Songs Committee
0945 - 0950
Welcome remarks - DRR Lawi
0950 - 1000
Introduction of RI rotaract committee oficer/brief addres(My role and benefits to rotaract clubs) QnA . DRR/Hevin Ohwo
1000-1020
Introduction Address & Workplan presentation-DRR Elect, Hudson Mutalya
1020-1040
Health Break - All - Main Restaurant
1030 - 1130
Introduction of RI President’s Personal Representative by Aide to RIPPR
1040-1050
DRO Remarks and introduction of DG - DRR Lawi/PDG Hatim
1050-1100
Address by DG = DG Chris Mutalya
1100-1105
Introduction of RI President’s Personal Representative by Aide to RIPPR
1105-1120
Address by RIPPR - RIPPR
1120-1130
Questions & Answers to RIPPR & DG - DG Chris Mutalya/RIPPR
1130 - 1245
Resolutions – Resolutions brought forward from the last Rotaract Conference - DS Eric Munene New Resolutions - DS Eric Munene
1245 - 1300
Introduction of DRR Nominees and brief address - DS Eric Munene
1300 - 1400
Rotaract Fellowship Lunch in the Main Restaurant - All
1400 - 1420
Group Discussion: Rotaract Finances at Club and District level - Distric Treasurer
1420-1440
Group Discussion: Rotaract Goals at Club and District level - DRT Rtr Jingo Allan Jude
1440-1500
Group Discussion: Rotaract Membership Development & Extension- DRT Rtr Jingo Allan Jude
1500 - 1545
Report on the Group Discussions- 45 minutes (15 min. each) - Group leaders
1545 - 1645
Election of DRR 2009-10, 2010-11 & Announcements of Results - DS Eric Munene
1645-1650
Brief address by DRRN- DRRN
1650-1730
Closing remarks of Rakeshi Rajani(former Excutive Director of Haki Elimu) Alleviating Poverty Through Rural Dev
1730
Closing Remarks - DRR Lawi
1930
Rotaract Beach Barbecue & Disco ( Performance from East african breaker Ambwene Yosia a.k.a AY) Evening Speeches - Presidents Elects
17th May
1000 - 1030
Grouping & Jokes - SAA.Rtr Karyna Okwaro
1030 - 1230
Sports Activities and Bagamoyo excursion tours A - Rtr Elizabeth Makyao/Heri Tungaraza
1230 - 1330
Rotaract Fellowship Lunch - All - Main restaurant
1500 - 1830
Excursion tours B (visit kaole ruins, the cemetary ,mamba gurden)-Rtr Elizabeth Makyao
1900
DRR’s Farewell Dinner & Dance Dress code; “ALL WHITES” Presentation of Awards & District Trophies - DRR Lawi “My Year as DRR” by Lawi Njeremani Announcements - SAA Rtr Karyna Okwaro
18th May
Departure of Delegates
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Status of Rotaract in Uganda
By Jingo Allan, PDRR, Rotaract Lukuli - Nanganda, Uganda Rotaract was first introduced in Uganda with the formation of least one project. I have observed that the most common projects Rotaract club of Kyambogo in 1984 but real growth started when relate to Public health, children at risk, the environment and Makerere University club was formed in 1989. The growth of Literacy. A few of the outstanding on going projects are; Kyanja Rotaract across the country over the last 19 years has mimicked medical outreach project of Rotaract club of Kololo - potentially that of Rotary clubs in the country with Uganda having more than the longest running project worldwide having started 14 years half the Rotaract clubs in the district. ago. Done on a monthly basis the project provides immunization, Distribution of Rotaract clubs: Rotaract clubs have been dental services and out patient services to the residents. Another formed in four regions of Uganda where Rotary exists. The greatest project started by Kololo was Kidera outreach in Kamuli district, concentration is in central with 21 clubs found in 5 towns excluding 200 km north east of Kampala. Over the last 13 years, this project Kampala city. Western Uganda has 15 clubs in ten towns; Eastern has provided medical relief to citizens in this area, an educational region has 6 clubs in 4 towns while the northern region has 4 clubs component is run by the Rotaract club of Mengo where the club in 3 towns. The figures do not reflect the health status of each provides an annual bursary to the most improved student of each club. The distribution of Rotaract clubs has to be looked at from class. The club is proceeding to put up some infrastructure for the different perspectives. At the end of Rotary year 2006/7 we had school. The literacy project of Rotaract club of Lukuli, this project 37 chartered clubs Vs 14 provisional based clubs whilst also having was the recipient of the Africa winner of best Rotaract project 26 institutional based clubs Vs 25 community based clubs. In the from RI and it emphasizes teaching of linguistic and writing skills fourth quarter of RY 2007/8, we now have 38 chartered clubs Vs to adults. Past concluded projects of Rotaract clubs are; Kiyoola 10 provisional clubs or simultaneously having 26 institutional clubs outreach project of Rotaract club of Kampala central. This medical against 22 community based clubs. This represents a net decrease project was the recipient of the 2002 Africa winner award for best of 3 in number of club registrations. project; Bandwe outreach project of Rotaract club of Kampala In principal, Uganda needs consolidation of its Rotaract clubs City was also a medical oriented project that was recipient for the over the next 3 years. It has been my observation that the strong 1999 Africa award; Bugoolo outreach medical project of Rotaract clubs tend to be in urban areas and only so if there exists another club of Mulago was the recipient of Africa winner award in 1996. Rotaract or Rotary club in the same community. The weakest The challenge that the District Committee faces is acquiring and institutional clubs are those where 2 year diploma or certificate maintaining progress data on these projects. courses are offered such as Mbale UTC, Lira UTC, Rakai PTC to Prospects for Rotaract growth in Uganda: Such an mention a few. The weakest community based clubs are in towns analysis may be approached from the perspective of Rotaract that are relatively isolated or where majority of eligible youth are extension to new youth communities; program focus within the corporate on short term regional assignments. The criteria defining clubs; mentorship enhancement by Rotary clubs; communication weakness of a club are debatable and ultimately it is the existing between clubs and Rotaract visibility to interact clubs. members of a club that define its weakness in terms of program The average membership of most Rotaract clubs in Uganda is focus, membership and visibility. 20, it is possible therefore for at least 5 new clubs to be formed in “How many Rotary clubs in Uganda sponsor a Rotaract club?” Kampala’s suburbs and 6 new community based clubs to be set As of January 2008, of 57 Rotary clubs in Uganda, 29 did not up especially to fortify the institution based clubs already in place. sponsor any club, 21 sponsored 1 club, 8 sponsored 2 clubs, 2 For this to happen, strengthening of membership in existing clubs sponsored 3 clubs and only Rotary club of Bushenyi sponsored 4 has to be solidified. On the issue of Program focus, Rotaract clubs provisional clubs. The reasons why the 29 Rotary clubs are unable are meant to concentrate on activities that promote professional to sponsor a Rotaract club are mainly dependent on the youth and leadership development and service projects. Clubs can demographics of the particular towns/ cities they dominate and be more innovative in their activities and also learn from past internal interest of the Rotarians. successes especially if use is made to harness the benefits of various Contribution to District leadership: One of the pillars communication tools we have such as mailing lists and websites. upon which an effective Rotaract club stands is “Contribution of Mentorship by Rotary clubs has long been a source of debate for club leaders to serve at district level”. DRRs have over the years set several years. Efforts have been made to advocate for Rotary clubs a tradition of having an ADRR assisted by various country officers. to have constructive influence among the Rotaract and Interact This leadership structure has given many clubs across the district clubs they sponsor. The expected output of this is the increased an opportunity to have their members as part of the district team. transition of Rotaractors to Rotary as well as good comradeship Traditionally clubs in Kampala have contributed the majority of between Rotary and Rotaract clubs. district leaders however clubs such as Mbarara Community and A pressing challenge for Rotaract clubs is communication Kabarole in western region and Mbale Community in eastern between clubs and the district committee. More than half the region have had representation on the district committee. Uganda clubs in the country are only known by name and location despite has produced 9 of 21 known DRRs including DRR Elect Hudson various communication tools. Increased communication would Mutalya. Others have been Paul Bahurwire (92/93), Alfred Okot lead to synergy and peer advice. Okidi (95/96), Paul Kiruuta (97/98), Charles Muwonge (98/99), Lastly, the biggest challenge lies in the visibility of Rotaract Elvis Khisa (2000/01), David Tabaro (01/02), Moses Mwase clubs towards Interact clubs. There are presently over 50 interact (04/05), Allan Jingo (06/07). Read in another way, the 9 DRRs clubs in Uganda with less than 10% of those members transiting Uganda has produced have been from only 5 clubs. Whereas it to Rotaract upon joining tertiary clubs. This is a statistic that has can be argued that those who assist on the DRR team are not to be changed through concerted efforts of the Rotaract district recognized, it might be hard to eliminate the fact that very few committees and all Rotary clubs. clubs contribute to district or country leadership. More important The future of Rotaract looks bright however many challenges lie is the fact that few past club leaders serve beyond their clubs owing within. The sustainability of Rotaract shall fall within the confines to a myriad of pressures and poor internal club factors. of historical footnotes if we do not pro-actively address these Outstanding service projects: Another pillar that effective challenges. clubs stand on is “Service projects.” All clubs in the country have at ROTARY SHARES.
Rotaract Kampala, 2007-08
(from top) Overview of Katanga slum, Arrival and offloading goodies; Ms. Nakijoba and the kids; Nabatanzi serving the kids; Motherly care from Linda; President Ethel handing over goodies
P Ethel Mamawi (Rotaract Kampala City) Vocational Service Award: On 16th of October 2007, the Rotaract Kampala presented it annual Vocational Service Award to Ms. Bena Nakijoba who started and runs an orphanage in Katanga – one of the major slums in Kampala. The G.O.H was the CRO (Country Rotaract Officer) – Rtn Jackson Karyarugookwe from the Rotary Club of Kololo. Born on 1st January 1940, the 67 year old Bena started the orphanage at the age of 39 and has looked after abandoned and orphaned children for the last 28 years. Currently, there are 18 children between the ages of 2 and 10, of which 6 are studying in Schools like Shimoni Demonstration School Kagoma Primary School and some nearby Nursery Schools. The children are only able to study till P.7 due to lack of finances for them to further their education. Most of the children Bena has looked after over the years have gotten married and are working in various places in Kampala.The major challenges Bena and the children are currently facing include lack of medical services, food, lack of Mosquito nets – hence the children suffer from malaria, lack of Blankets, Beds, to mention but a few. In a bid to help this old lady and children she looks after, Rotaract Kampala have decided to hold their annual xmas party on 16th December 2007 for these children instead of the usual Naguru Children’s Reception Centre. The Club has also agreed to take other necessities that will help make the lives of the children better. So far, many pledges have been made and the Club intends to a small fundraising during one of the fellowships prior to this visit to get some more money for this cause. Christmas Party in Katanga Slum: This Rotary year, the Rotaract Club of Kampala City held a Christmas party (16/12/07) for the children at the Katanga Orphanage, a brain child of Ms Bena Nakijoba, who was also the Club’s Vocational awardee this year. She cares for a total of 18 kids from the ages of below 1 year up to about 10 years. Some of them are orphans while others were just abandoned by their parents.Katanga slum is found within Wandegeya Township, a suburb on the Northern outskirts of Kampala city. It is a ten minutes drive from the city centre to Wandegeya. We received a warm welcome from the kids and before we could even settle down, they had already started singing. They had too much joy and anticipation from the club. All members participated in blowing balloons for the kids, giving out sweets, crisps, sodas and a cake. Members played, sang, shared drinks and the cake with the kids. It was indeed a time of sharing, giving and spreading joy of the festive season all around. Every one of us could not help, but come to terms with the plight of the children. The smiles on their faces really told a story and no wonder the neighbouring kids and parents had to partake of the situation. Ms Nakijoba could not hide the joy bestowed on her by Kampala City Rotaract Club, first for the Vocational Award and secondly for the Christmas party to the kids. No wonder she kept on thanking the President and the Club members. It is worth noting that the banner of The Rotaract Club of Kampala City banner hangs at the window just as one enters Ms. Nakijoba’s house. The club donated several items including among others sugar, food items, usable clothes and shoes, blankets, mosquito nets, soap etc for the children. The party ended at exactly at 4.30 pm and members were in time for other activities including soccer.
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