Dar es Salaam: The three-days 12th Multiple District 411 Annual Convention attended by estimated 450 Lions Members from six Eastern African countries concluded at the White Sands Hotel, Dar es Salaam last Sunday. South Sudan was welcomed as the sixth country to join the district.
The
glamorous convention, full of excitement, elections of new leaders,
presentations of awards and appreciation trophies, recapitulation of many
services carried out, stage performed “ngoma” and oriental dances kept
everybody busy throughout the three days.
Chief
Guest at the convention was the handsome youthful looking International
Director Raju Manwani accompanied by his charming spouse Nimmi Manwani, both
from India. International Director Lion Manoj Shah who is aspiring for the post
of Vice International President was also at the convention. He is recognized
with the status of Honorary Doctor by
Lions Clubs International due to his unflinching support and contribution as a
Lion. He is a prominent Kenyan businessman.
The
Multiple District comprises two sub districts, one of which is 411B comprising
Tanzania, Uganda and South Sudan. The total number of members stands at 1270.
The newly elected leaders to spearhead the three countries are District
Governor Lion Hyderali Gangji; First Vice District Governor Venie Tinkumanya
and 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Eng. Rizwan Qadri.
At the moment until end of June Lion Night Ndyarugahi continues with her post as District Governor.
She is the first Lady to have worked as District Governor, her performance was recognized as superb. The immediate past District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo was bestowed an appreciation certificate from International President.
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| International Director Raju Manwani decorates the International President's lapel pin on Chairman of the Convention Lion Dr. T.M. Jafferji. Standing in the centre is Past International Director Lion Dr. Manoj Shah. |
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| District Governor of Uganda, Tanzania and South Sudan Lion Night Ndyarugahi addresses convention delegates at the last Cabinet Meeting. |
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| The latest additional country, South Sudan joined Sub District 411B . The other two countries are Tanzania and Uganda. The Sub District 411A comprises Kenya, Ethiopia and Seychelles. |
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| Immediate Past District Governor Lion Wilson Ndesanjo (4th right) being awarded Appreciation Certificate of International President jointly by Chief Guest International Director Raju Manwani and PID Dr. Manoj Shah. Third from right is Governor Night Ndyarugahi, the first lady to become a Governor in Sub District 411B. |
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