The
GOVERNOR’S Newsletter Volume 7, Edition 7
January 2016
A Monthly Publication of Rotary International District 9125, Nigeria
Celebrating Vocations at Work in Communities
3. District Governor’s Message 4. From the Editor-In-Chief 5. District Secretary’s Message
All the clubs are expected to pay Rotary International and District dues in July 2015 and January 2016. The President, Secretary, Treasurer are expected to download payments from Rotary website for semi annual dues. Also payment of District dues in July and any additional new members would be prorated from January 2016. District Dedicated Levy is COMPULSORY for all Club every year and at N20,000 only. FOR DISTRICT DUES Bank: Access Bank Plc Account Name: Rotary International District 9125 Nigeria Account Number: 0695881034 Depositor Name: Club Name (NB-Pls don’t lodge in personal names) Please make sure that the Depositor’s name is the Club’s names and not the individual depositing the cheque or cash. Send confirmation to info@rotarydistrict9125.org
6. Article 7. Words of Wisdom 8. Article 11. Seoul Korea Convention 12. District Membership Details
FOR DISTRICT DEDICATED LEVY/ROTARY FOUNDATION (PHF/EREY) Bank: Diamond Bank Plc Account Name: Rotary International District 9125 year 2015 - 2016 Account Number: 0060477647 Depositor Name: Club Name & Individual name & RI Number Please make sure that the Depositor’s name is the Club’s names for dedicated levy and not the individual depositing the cash or transfer. Send confirmation to info@rotarydistrict9125.org FOR ROTARY INTERNATIONAL DUES Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Limited Account Name: Rotary International Account Number: 0000223919 Or Bank: Key Stone Bank Account Name: Rotary International Account Number: 1000594568 Please make sure that the Depositor’s name is the Club’s names and not the individual depositing the cheque or cash. Send confirmation to info@rotarydistrict9125.org
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OTHER DISTRICT PAYMENTS-(INVESTMENT CEREMONY/DISTRICT CONFERENCE) Bank: Access Bank Plc Account Name: Rotary International District 9125 Nigeria Account Number: 0056756232 Please make sure that the Depositor’s name is the Club’s names and where applicable the individual & Club depositing the cheque or cash. Send confirmation to info@rotarydistrict9125.org ROTARY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION Bank: Standard Chartered Bank Limited Account Name: Rotary Foundation Account Number: 0000417129 Or Bank: Key Stone Bank Account Name: Rotary Foundation Account Number: 10005308067 Depositor Name: Club Name (NB-Pls don’t lodge in personal names) Please make sure that the Depositor’s name is the Club’s names and not the individual depositing the cheque or cash. Scan tellers to marta.wild@rotary.org
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S M E S S A G E -
JANUARY 2016
A
s we step into the New Year, it reminds
fulfilled our obligations to the District and Rotary
us that we have gone half-way into
International?
our Gifting Year. The Various Family of Rotary Celebrations, the attendance
As we bid farewell to 2015, it is time to ask a few
of events of Rotarians' children called
intimate questions. For example, as a Rotarian, how
to the Nigerian Bar, wedding celebrations, birthdays
much of a gift were you in 2015 and what are your
and, most especially, the celebration of the50-year-
plans for being a Gift in 2016?
old RC of Kaduna were all activities that got me more close to Rotarians and their distinct values.
Remember that 'he profits most who gives best'. And in the words of Maya Angelou ' People will forget
I am glad to announce that we have gotten The
what you said and did, but will never forget how you
Rotary Foundation approval for the Cleft Lip and
made them feel'
Palate Deformity Surgery Project to be held from January 10 to 22nd, 2016 at the General Hospital,
Rotary is a mind-set that has nothing to do with how
Ilorin, Kwara State. We have also initiated Grant
big your pocket is but the bigness of your heart. It is
Applications for other projects such as boreholes,
all about creating pleasurable experiences for others
school books, IDP missions, etc. We have chartered
by adding value to them.
21 new Clubs and have commenced the Charter Imagine if we all decide to truly act on our theme for
presentations at the new Clubs.
this Rotary Year; what a beautiful ambience we would My expectations from Rotarians as we celebrate our
set in all our communities! What a joy we would
various Vocations in January is to reflect on our
spread and what a prominence Rotary would gain! So
contribution towards the Foundation; also, how far
let's go out there as we step into the New Year and
have we gone on our project 1+1? How do we charter
each setting the pace To Be A Gift to the World!
the next 29 new Rotary Clubs in the next 3 months? Did you take advantage of the early bird discounted
I wish you all an altruistic and prosperous 2016!
rate to register for Celebration 2016? Have we
ROTARY is Indeed GOOD!
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FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF I
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he beginning of anything has different
are all Gifting Rotarians now but, after we would
meanings for different people and
have overcome by our stellar performances by the
evokes divergent emotions. This
end of this Rotary Year, we would truly be called
January 2016 is the beginning of a new
World Class Rotarians. Let us not relent at this point
Calendar Leap Year. It marks the
until the goal is achieved. Even though the Music
beginning of the remaining half of this 2015 16
Notes have been included as well, should anybody
Rotary Year. Rotary International has now mapped
require assistance, please feel free to contact me.
out January as the month for the observance of our various Vocational Services to our target
The beginning of a new year is also a period for
Communities. How would you either personally or
making resolutions and, generally, setting goals for
through your Club showcase your own Vocation &
at least the next twelve months. As far as this Rotary
Profession during this month? And how does the
Year is concerned, you only need to fine-tune your
practice of your Vocation help humanity and
goals for the next six months. Please set Specific,
promote world peace & harmony? You are called
Measurable, Achievable, Redeemable and Timely
upon this month to focus on this.
(SMART) goals.
This month's edition of the DG Newsletter brings
Here is wishing us all a Happy and Prosperous 2016!
you an interesting article from the medical profession. There are also articles on inspiring real
Tunde Ezichi
life issues which touch us. There are sections on
Editor-in-Chief (2015-16)
Humour and Words of Wisdom. There is something
Tundeezichi@ymail.com
to learn from them. Perhaps, a lot of you are not aware that there is a District Theme Song for this Rotary Year. This has been included in this edition for Clubs to use & sing. The Theme Song is appropriately titled “To Be A Gift, Join The Moving Train” and the tune “We Shall Overcome” to which it is sang is a popular one. We
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DISTRICT SECRETARY’S M E S S A G E Congratulations to all Rotarians for entering into the year 2016.I say “Happy New Year” to us all. The month of January comes with mixed feelings, it is a time in which Rotary International’s Semi Annual Dues for January – July 2016 falls due; it is also a time most Clubs need to pay up outstanding District Dues (a lot of clubs are yet to pay the first half of their dues)). The Registration for The District Conference (DISCON 2016) is also ongoing and preparations for attendance at the Rotary International Convention in Seoul have reached high peak. The Cleft LipFree Surgery shall hold in Ilorin,Kwara State from January 10-23, 2015. This is in collaboration with Alliance for Smiles, Mike Omotosho Foundation, District 6450 USA and Kwara State Government.A team of 17 Volunteers comprising Doctors, Nurses and other Paramedics shall be arriving Nigeria from the USA, Canada and Australia on the 8th January, 2016 for this purpose. January 14, is our Gifting District Governor’s birthday. He intends to commence an Annual Lecture to focus on Leadership Growth in our society and this shall hold at the ShehuYar’Adua Conference Centre, Abuja. It is Rotary Vocational Service Month this January.Rotary International dedicatesthis month to focus on Members’ and other vocations. This reminds every Rotarian to aspire to high ethical standards in their occupations, recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations and contribute their vocational talents to resolve the problems and meet the needs of society When professionals join a Rotary Club, they do so as representatives of their classification – their particular
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business or profession. Rotarians have the dual responsibility of representing their vocation within the club and exemplifying the ideals of Rotary within the workplace. Activities can be created this month by organizing Classification Talks at Club meetings, organize tours of members’ businesses, Community career fairs and workshops, Mentor young people and Promote ethical behavior in our businesses. The promotion of the Object of Rotary and the Four Way Test should also be prominent. In closing, let us be reminded that in February we shall celebrate the World Understanding Month. Clubs can arrange for International Speakers and alsotake the opportunity to launch an International Community Service activity or make contact with a Rotary Club in another country. The plan should start now! The District would also be organizing a Cultural Event for the occasion where Rotarian’s would be encouraged to prepare their cultural foods, wear cultural attires while cultural dances would be on display. Watch out for more details in the February newsletter as we promote International Peace together. Finally, Clubs are reminded about the “Request For The Nomination Of Candidate To Vie For The OfficeOf Governor Nominee 2018/2019 For District 9125 Nigeria” – the guidelines of which appeared on Page 17 of the DG Newsletter December Edition. Nominations must be in on or before Friday, 5th February 2016. PAG CHIDI ONUOGU District Secretary 2015-16 chiddyguy1@yahoo.com
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DEPRESSION: IN BRIEF Depression often goes unnoticed
“Every man has “Every man has his secret sorrows hiswhich secretthe sorrows world which thenot; world knows and often times knows not; we andcall a man cold when often times we call He is only sad.” a man cold when ―He Henry Longfellow isWadsworth only sad.”
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they do not seek medical care, or they are merely
is normal. However, this state can get
misdiagnosed. Statistics is thus poor.
protracted and affect our normal lives,
More than 90% of people who commit suicide
or that of people around us. The common definition
are known to suffer a mental illness before their
of depression (WHO) describes it as “a common
death, and depression is the most common cause of
mental disorder, characterized by sadness, loss of
mental illness. This makes depression the single
interest or pleasure, feelings of guilt or low self-
most common reason why people take their own
worth, disturbed sleep or appetite, feelings of
lives.
tiredness, and poor concentration. Depression is quite common, 15% of general
Psychosocial Factors Associated With Depression
population will suffer from frank depression at one time or the other. Women are twice more likely to be affected (up to 20% -CDC; Martin EK 2010). The good news is that most forms of depression are treatable, but the bad news is that very few patients come forward. In Nigeria, a significant proportion of depressed people are underreported. Either
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Abuse Sexual Physical Verbal Emotional
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Lack Love Success Money Children Fame Job Sleep
Abuse Narcotics Alcohol etc
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The cause of depression is usually a complex
Join a group:
mix of psychosocial and biological factors, the
Join a Rotary Club, Religious Groups, Sports Club,
scope of which is beyond this newsletter.
Study Group, Business Group etc.
Take a depression test today, visit: http://www.integration.samhsa.gov/images/re s/PHQ%20-%20Questions.pdf
CAM
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
(Please get advice from your doctor).
SIMPLE TIPS FOR DEALING WITH DEPRESSION
Acupuncture, yoga or tai chi, meditation, massage
Time control: Burnout Depression is a type of
t h e r a p y, m u s i c , s e x
depression that is associated with overwork.
therapy, Spirituality and Reduce work schedule by delegating extra aerobic exercises have burden to other staff and volunteers. been found to be useful.
In addition, keeping all jobs at work place rather than taking them home. Occasional
Dr. Joseph Okonkwo
strolls, exercises and yoga during work
President, Prioritize your work and start with the very Rotary Club of Asokoro important ones.
Take out time and discus with your THEME SONG for R.I. District 9125 employees/fellow staff TO BE A GIFT, JOIN THE MOVING TRAIN (To the Tune - “We Shall Overcome”) Avoid nicotine and drink moderately.
Go to bed early and start the day with some s:s:l:l:s:-f:m:-:exercise s:s:l:l:s:-f:m:-:s:s:l:t:d:-r:-t:-:- : Occasional deep breaths are useful d:-t:l:s:-:-: Talk to a friend/colleague l:-s:f:m:-:-: Healthy diet/fruits and veges s:s:d:f:m:-r:-d;-:-: Relax massage/yoga/outdoor sports/ 1. Service is our Business dating/dance/swim Serving Humanity Through The ROTARY FOUN-DA-TION Consult a Doctor: Let's Shape the Future Let's give Support You might require a medical intervention like To our World, Let's BE A GIFT psychological counseling or medications. Early therapy pays.
2. As we work to make a gain As we push for good bargain We can help reduce some pain Walking, we get some sprain Struggling, some strain So, let's join the Moving Train
Reach to family and/or friend: Loneliness could just be the trigger. Make life simple and easy for yourself: Pursuing huge and unrealistic goals could do a lot of damage.
3. Moving Train is RO-TARY Talents, Time and Treasures Make a difference to our world Let's give to CHARITY Through RO-TA-RY To our World, Let's BE A GIFT @ PAG'LEKE ADEPEJU, July 2015
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COURAGE & PATIENCE
– Victor Hugo
LIVING IN CONTENTMENT
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contented man is never disappointed. He who knows when to stop is preserved from peril. Only thus can you endure long. -Lao Tsu
Many people lose the main essence of their life's purpose and spend most of their time chasing after and being attached to things; money, position, power, authority and relevance. In the process they end up losing their inner peace and happiness. So if the chase is wearing you out , stop! If the chase is wrecking your relationship, stop! If the chase is keeping you from enjoying your life, stop! When you know when to stop the chase, then will you be on the path to enjoying a long, peaceful and contented life. So when are you gonna stop?
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"How To Sell Toothbrushes� The kids filed back into class Monday morning. They were very excited. Their weekend assignment was to sell something, then give a talk on productive salesmanship. Little Sally led off: "I sold girl scout cookies and I made $30," she said proudly, "My sales approach was to appeal to the customer's civic spirit and I credit that approach for my obvious success." "Very good," said the teacher. Little Jenny was next: "I sold magazines," she said, "I made $45 and I explained to everyone that magazines would keep them up on current events." "Very good, Jenny," said the teacher.. Eventually, it was Little Johnny's turn. The teacher held her breath ... Little Johnny walked to the front of the classroom and dumped a box full of cash on the teacher's desk. "$2,467," he said. "$2,467!" cried the teacher, "What in the world were you selling" "Toothbrushes," said Little Johnny. "Toothbrushes," echoed the teacher, "How could you possibly sell enough toothbrushes to make that much money?" "I found the busiest corner in town," said Little Johnny, "I set up a Dip & Chip stand, I gave everybody who walked by a free sample." They all said the same thing, "Hey, this tastes like dog sh*t!" Then I would say, "It is dog sh*t. Wanna buy a toothbrush?" "I used the governmental approach of giving you something shitty that they say is good, And then making you pay to get the shitty taste out of your mouth." The teacher was speechless. . . . . . . . ;-)
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Inspiring story.. A Beautiful Message Arthur Ashe, The Legendary Wimbledon Player was dying of AIDS which he got due to Infected Blood he received during a Heart Surgery in 1983!He received letters from his fans, one of which asked: "Why did God have to select you for such a bad disease?" To this Arthur Ashe replied: 50 Million children started playing Tennis, 5 Million learnt to play Tennis, 500,000 learnt Professional Tennis, 50 Thousand came to Circuit, 5 Thousand reached Grandslam, 50 reached Wimbledon, 4 reached the Semifinals, 2 reached the Finals and when I was holding the cup in my hand, I never asked God "Why Me?" So, now that I'm in pain, how can I ask God "Why Me?"
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INTERNATIONAL
SEOUL, KOREA CONVENTION VISA REQUIREMENTS. 1. Properly filled Visa Application Form with one color passport photograph(UK size) attached. Forms can be down loaded from www.mofa.go.kr/english/visa/images/res/visako rea.pdf 2. Confirmatory Letter from the District Governor Confirming your membership as a Rotarian (Club Presidents are to provide details as Payment of District/RI Dues & Registration for District Conference is Compulsory) 3. International Passport (Valid for the next Six Months) and Photocopy of Data Page. 4. Original and Notarized Letter of Invitation. 5. Personal Bank Account Statement (should be for a period of 3 Months/To be issued within 3 days to submission) 6. Hotel Reservation and Flight Booking Information. 7. Letter of Introduction from Employer/Sponsoring Organization 8. Sponsoring Organizations that are incorporated should attach: a. Original Certificate of Incorporation and Photocopy b. Company Bank Account Statement c. Original Memorandum and photocopy of Cover and stamped page d. Original Tax Clearance Certificate/Photocopy
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9. Photocopy of National ID Card/Driver's Licence/Voters Card/Work ID 10. Visa Applicant is required to submit his/her Passport, Visa application form and relevant documents listed above. 11. SUBMISSION/ENQUIRIES: Monday-Thursday (9.30a.m.-11.30a.m.) 12. COLLECTION/WITHDRAWAL: Monday-Thursday (4p.m. - 5p.m.) 13. VISA PROCESSING: Minimum of Ten (10) working days, for all Passports meeting the above requirements, after the submission of all Documents. 14. VISA FEES: To be made at the Embassy a. Single Visa (Less than 90 Days) N9500 b. Single Visa (More than 91 Days) N14500 c. Double Entry Visa N17000 d. Multi Entry Visa N21500 The District has secured some Waivers for all Rotarians among which is NO INTERVIEW for all Rotarian Applicants; we are still in discussion with the Embassy to obtain more waivers. The District will announce additional waivers once they are secured. PLG Elvis C. Chukwu District Chair, On-to-Seoul/South Korea Convention 08033372145, 08055554709 Elvischukwu2002@yahoo.com
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I welcome you into the month of December as we take stock of the progress in the last semi-annual.
New Clubs Chartered The District has chartered 21 new Clubs in the current Rotary Year with a total of 437 members. We will like to encourage Clubs who have already sponsored Clubs to continue mentoring these new Clubs as well as urge other Clubs to support Club extension activities.
Membership Trend At A Glance The District has seen steady growth of the last few months shown in the graph below. However there is need to push for more significant growth.
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The table below shows the top five Clubs contributing to membership growth in the District.
Top Five Clubs Contributing To Membership Growth Club Name
July 1 Membership
Current Membership
Net Gain
Abuja Abuja New Dawn ilesha Gboko Ibadan Oluyole
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46 29 18 27 20
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Clubs With Net Membership Loss The following Clubs have lost members in this Rotary Year and we urge the Clubs to work harder on membership retention.
Club Name Abuja Utako Abuja Kubwa Gateway Modakeke Akure Metro Takum City Vandeikya Hilltop Gbongan Asokoro Ede Abuja Maitama Naraguta Ibadan Idi-Ishin Osogbo Central Ondo-Adeyemi College Ibadan Ring Road Kaltungo Nassarawa-Kano Abuja Jabi Lakeside Ibadan Bompai Ibadan Oritamefa Lokoja Jalingo City
July 1 Membership
Current Membership
Net loss
23 29 23 33 25 20 19 30 22 52 42 27 21 16 18 15 22 21 36 25 26 23 16
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Rotarians in the District should continue to embrace the 1+1 Project, which urges each Rotarian to bring one new member to rotary in the current Rotary Year. Femi Adegoke District Special Marshal Analyst Past President, Rotary Club of Wuse Central, Abuja
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