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August 2014 | The Membership EDITION

THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR E M A G A Z I N E D I S T R I C T

F O C U S

WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER

Light Up Rotary

“Membership!” Rotary District 9212

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The District Governor “There are so many ways to Light Up Rotary.... I hope you will involve your Rotaract and Interact clubs in your service, to bring the new generation of the Rotary family closer to Rotary membership. And I hope you will keep Rotary strong by inviting new members into Rotary – including your own spouses and family.” ~Rotary International President -Gary C. K. Huang

District Governor’s Diary “I covet your support and involvement forthe BIZ-DATING breakfast event on 9th August at a minimal cost of Ksh2500. Your presence will go a long way in making it the most coveted Premier Networking Event of the Year!”

Hello fellow Rotarians, Congratulations to all new Rotary Club Presidents on taking up your new responsibilities. Thrilling installations have been witnessed across District 9212 in the past month. Seeing Rotary clubs light candles and resounding in one voice “Go light your world” has been such a spectacular way of launching in to our Light up Rotary theme.

Having a joint installation in Ethiopia and a top notch one in South Sudan was such a highlight for our district. DGE Teshome, CC Terefe and the entire Leadership of Ethiopia and S.Sudan presided over the 2 events in a fabulous way and did me proud. One month is now gone, and each day counts. We are now in the Membership and Extension month, the sky is the limit! We now roll up our sleeves, make our hands dirty and change the world around us. The time has come and the time is now, to invite your business colleague or fellow professional to your club fellowship. As we challenge ourselves to increase membership by 20% this Rotary year, it is good to note that this is a collective responsibility. You and I must take it

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upon ourselves to make Rotary known to someone out there. I believe someone out there is willing to do what we do but lacks a trustworthy platform which we have always provided. Rotary is the most effective, trusted premier networking and philanthropic organization world over. Over 1.2 million professionals and business people shape this purely volunteer led organization. We spend close to 90% of our income on projects in our communities. How will they know unless someone tells them? How can they join us unless they are invited? Inviting your spouse or partner to join a Rotary club is a great idea. Graduating interactors into Rotaractors and Rotaractors into Rotary will give us a promising future. This is the time to spread our roots far and wide because we are better together to Light Up Rotary. My challenge to all Rotary Clubs is to multiply ourselves and start new clubs. We have trained and equipped Past Club Presidents in the past one month and now is the time to employ what we have committed to – Membership and formation of new clubs! I am thrilled to report that a number of clubs are already working on club formations with RC Lavington nearly ready for chartering!

For any Past President who charters a new Rotary club with a minimum of 30 registered charter members fully paid up to RI and District 9212 before 31st December 2014, I will award him/her a full PHF worth $1000. A Club president will qualify for a full PHF award if he/she achieves a net membership increase of 50% from the list of members as at 1st July 2014 -31st March 2015 and achieves presidential challenge. Rotarians are indeed miracle workers. I pledged to match every $500 dollars given to the Rotary Foundation to give a PHF to the first 100 Rotarians. Guess what? 30 slots are already gone in one month! With yet more promises to pay in the beginning of this month- you had better save your slot!!The Award program is open till 30th November 2014. Finally Rotarians, Whatever is good, whatever is noble, whatever is true, whatever is excellent and can light up Rotary, let us commit to it! From Hiral and I, Happy Membership Month!

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Rotary Who we are…

What Makes us Different?

We are neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens uniting for the common good. With you, we can accomplish even more.

Our distinct point of view and approach gives us unique advantages: • We see differently: Our multidisciplinary perspective helps us see challenges in unique ways. • We think differently: We apply leadership and expertise to social issues-and find unique solutions.

Our differing occupations, cultures, and countries give us a unique perspective. Our shared passion for service helps us accomplish the remarkable.

• We act responsibly: Our passion and perseverance create lasting change. • We make a difference at home and around the world: Our members can be found in your community and across the globe.

How Do We Work? Our impact starts with our members-people who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities’ toughest challenges. Their efforts are supported by Rotary International, our member association, and The Rotary Foundation, which turns generous donations into grants that fund the work of our members and partners around the world. Rotary is led by our membersresponsible leaders who help to carry forward our organization’s mission and values in their elected roles. Are you an Established Professional Wanting to Make Positive Changes in your Community and around the World? Are you interested in Sharing your unique Skills and Experiences with others in your Community? Reachout to a club near you; [email protected] [email protected] www.rotarydistrict9212.0rg

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Rotary Membership Sponsor of a New Member The RI Bylaws clearly outline the procedure for proposing someone for rotary club membership. The “proposer’’ or sponsor is the key person in the growth and advancement of Rotary. Without a sponsor, an individual may never have the opportunity to become a Rotarian. Individuals must be asked to join Rotary; thus it is every member’s responsibility to identify and invite prospective members. The task of the sponsor should not end after submitting a name to the club secretary or membership committee. Although Rotary has not established formal responsibility of sponsors, the following procedure is recommended in many clubs: 1. Invite a prospective member to several meetings before proposing the individual for membership. 2. Accompany the prospective member to one or more orientation meetings. 3. Introduce the new member to other club members each week for the first month. 4. Encourage the new member to become involved in any club service projects underway. 5. Invite the new member to attend meetings of the interact or rotaract clubs sponsored by the club. 6. Provide opportunities for the new member to get involved in international program efforts, such as Rotary Youth Exchange. 7. Invite the new members to accompany the sponsor to neighboring clubs for the first makeup meeting to learn the process and observe the spirit of friendship. 8. Ask the new member and spouse to accompany the sponsor to the clubs social activiies, dinners, or other special events.

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9. Urge the new member and spouse to attend the district conference with the sponsor. 10. Serve as a mentor to ensure that the new member becomes an active Rotarian. When a new member becomes involved and connected, both the club and the new member become stronger. Types of Membership in Rotary There are two types of Rotary club membership: active and honorary. An active member is one who has been elected to membership under a business or professional classification and enjoys all the obligations, responsibilities, and privileges of membership as provided in the RI Constitution and Bylaws. Active members may hold office in their clubs and serve RI at District and international levels. They are expected to meet attendance requirements, pay dues, and bring new members into Rotary. Honorary Membership may be offered to people who have distinguished themselves as meritorious service in furtherance of Rotary ideals. An honorary member is elected for one year only, and continuing membership is renewed yearly. Honorary members cannot hold an office and are exempt from attendance requirements and club dues. From ABCs of Rotary (www.rotary.org) Would you like to join Rotary? Contact: District Secretary on [email protected] or District Membership chair on [email protected]

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Publisher’s Note Table of Contents Pg. 2;

From the District Governor

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Rotary Membership

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The Publisher’s Note

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What is the Role of the Strategic Planning Committee?

Pg. 12; Coastal Clubs take on a Partnership Lead against Malaria Pg. 13; Rotary Club of Maseno Water Project Pg. 14; Rotary Club of Ruiru Pg. 15; Rotary Club of Embu Pg. 16; Education Made Tamu by Rotary Club of Watamu Pg. 17; Rotary Clubs’ Partnerships are a Beam of Light to Malungoni Village Pg. 18; Lighting up lives through Water Projects

Fellow Rotarians, Welcome to the August Membership edition of the DG’s E-Magazine. July has been an amazing Rotary month. How many candles have we lit up to symbolise “LIGHT UP ROTARY”? How well do we know the “Carry your Candle” song? The song is ever in my head when I receive each installation photo on whatsapp. My children are also hooked to the song and love the lighting of the candles. All credit to our DG and his team for such a fantastic take on the 2014-2015 Rotary theme. I am particularly thrilled by the informational and Club project articles that you will meet in your read this month. July’s highlight was the amount of partnerships that happened to Light up Rotary. We hope you will engage with other clubs and Rotarians in the month ahead. The E-Magazine is at your service. It’s looking for the BEST articles in the district and beyond. Send us what’s making news by 15th of each month and we shall make sure it reaches our readers locally and abroad! As we work with the DG to increase our membership, let’s use this month to attract more members. There is a pool of Rotarians in the making. Just take a minute and think. Your relations, friends, business partners etc, the list is endless. At the DG E-magazine we would like to hear about your membership drives. Send us an article with photo’s of the membership cocktail you did, or any other wonderful way in which your club attracts new members. Let’s share with our fellow Rotarians all methods we have tried and tested. Happy reading and we the DG E-Magazine team are really excited with this edition and looking forward to have the very BEST MEMBERSHIP MONTH!

Pg. 19; The Miracle of Sand Dams

Thanks Pg. 20; A Jigger Free Nation Pg. 22; South Sudan Installation Gallery Pg. 23; Various Clubs Installation Gallery

Rtn. Sandeep Mistry District Bulletin Chair & District Secretary

Pg. 28; The DCA’s Chair’s Thoughts Pg. 30; The District 9212 Wall of HONOUR

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Team Members SPC Team Members Kenya

What is the Role of the Strategic Planning Committee?

1. Rtn. Jay Manek 2. Rtn. Sally Gitoho 3. Rtn. Sandeep Raichura 4. Rtn. Sundeep Mistry 5. Rtn. Tej Shah 6. Rtn. Janet Mathenge 7. Rtn. Gerald Nyuguto 8. Betty Karuu - PR DG 9. Wacera Kagunda - PA DG SPC Team Members Ethiopia 1. DGE Teshome Kebede 2. PDG Nahusenay Ara’aya 3. PDG Tadesse Alemu 4. PP Yemane Bisrat 5. DT Nasru Omar

At the beginning of last Rotary Year, the Strategic Planning Committee (SPC) was formed to assist in planning for the 2014-15 Rotary Year. The SPC’s main task is to assist the DGE in formulating plans for Rotary activities in the Rotary Year as well as formalising appointment of Rotarians to undertake the various roles required. A lot of the DGs work is done in the year prior to taking over as Governor. It is always a pleasure to work with Rotarians and we are lucky that our District has a large pool of talent to tap from. Some of the tasks of the team are to develop, manage and coordinate with Country Chairs the DG’s diary, including seminars, trainings and club visits. During the Rotary year we will assist to monitor Clubs’progress vs targets, particularly the Presidential and District Governors targets, membership and Service Project goals and others as outlined in their Planning Guides. In the last few months as a core part of achieving the goals, with support of the seminars and training team under Sundeep Raichura, we have held various trainings as well as assisted in finalising district and country officers’ appointments. All in all we strive to put in place measures to help the DG in achieving the overall district strategy for the year 2014-2015. Rtn. Nick Bore Chair – SPC

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Notice Board Rotary Days recognition for clubs The District Governors will award clubs that undertake successful Rotary Day events during 2014-15. Our first Rotary Day is on 27th September 2014- Polio Walk Polio Walk Clubs are expected to mobilize; • 100 % attendance from members • Bring on Board school children-primary &secondary • Mobilize University students especially through Rotaract clubs • Facilitate Registration by sale of Tshirts For more details contact: 1) Rtrn Kamal R Sanghani- CHAIR [email protected] 2) Rtrct.Japheth Titus Agwanda: SECRETARY [email protected] 3) Sandeep Mistry [email protected]

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We are this close to Ending Polio

T-Shirt 500/-

Date: Sept 27 2014 Time: 07 : 00 am Venue: University of Nairobi Grounds Rotary District 9212

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Coastal Clubs take on a Partnership Lead against Malaria Rotary club hold Medical Camps with a focus on Malaria Prevention In an effort to Light up Rotary, the Rotary Clubs at the Kenyan Coast have a radical awareness campaign strategy in the coast region with the intention of creating awareness on Malaria prevention and correct use of malaria prescribed drugs after testing. The campaign is also intended to issue mosquito nets especially for expectant mothers and small children. According to world Malaria report - 2013, since 2000, global cases of Malaria have fallen by 42% through combined efforts. The disease claimed an estimated number of 482,000 children under the age of 5 years in 2012. The medical camps project will be carried out in schools and dispensaries. The joint effort will have its focus in health care as well as poverty eradication. Each club is expected to cover at least one school or dispensary. A proposed budget of 5000 dollars is expected to complete the project. Treated mosquito nets, informational materials and volunteers are among the resources required for the project. Each club will raise 500 Dollars and your support or partnership together with our strategic partners and friends will go a long way in realizing our dream of a malaria free Kenyan Coast. For more information, contact: Ingeborg Langefeld District Malaria Chair +254 722 276 970 [email protected]

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Rotary Club of Maseno Water Project Water supply is a felt need to the local community of Rakwaro Kalem and the larger Kisumu county in general who are generally poor. Water supply was identified as the principal entry intervention to the proposed project. From this background, Rakwaro Integrated Development Project was born.

empowered, the project is intended to be replicated to the larger Kisumu County.

The broad objective is economic empowerment of the local community, majority of whom fall below the poverty line. The specific objectives of this project will comprise: • Provision of adequate portable water through sinking a borehole. • Construction of fish ponds and a green house.

A total pledge of USD 19000 has been received. We are still short of about 30,000 USD. We are seeking partners to help bridge this shortfall.

Rotary club through the relevant committees have ensured due diligence is done in the project development. It will also ensure prudent implementation to include oversight and reporting The project will be located at Rakwaro Kalem as prescribed under Global Grant requirements. Village, Kisumu County, Nyanza Province, Western Kenya on 34o46’ 16.7 “E 00o 02.7’’S at an The estimated project cost (Direct and Indirect elevation range of 1366 meters above mean sea costs) is Ksh4, 200,000.00 ( USD46772.9 at level. The project holder will be Community Care 1$=85Ksh). Partners supportive of this project Development Organization (CCDO), with the host include individuals, clubs and corporates both in implementing agent being Rotary Club of Maseno, USA and UK. District 7500 Rotary Clubs have also District 9212. joined in.

For any information: Contact: Rtn Richard Onono, President Rotary Club of Maseno, These will concurrently go with the relevant District 9212 capacity building trainings as initiatives to ensure [email protected] sustainability. This first phase will serve as a +254726847477 pilot project. With the initial host community

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Rotary Club of Ruiru The club commissions the first Bio-Gas Project on 2014/15 The Rotary Club of Ruiru emerges the First club to commission a project in 2014/15. The project is a prayer answered for 300 children at the Joy Children’s centre in Ruiru, Kenya. With the Blessings of The District Governor Bimal Kantaria, the timely Biogas project for the was commissioned on 13th July 2014. The event was presided over by the able Assistant Governor for the club Rtn. Dr.Steve Muguchia. The project that was done in partnership with Brighton Rotary club in England. The project brings yet another ray of light to the community which is RC Ruiru’s most coveted strength - overseeing projects in the region. The sustainable project will considerably reduce costs of fuel, by eliminating firewood collection and degradation of the environment, which is critical for the needy children center. The club is looking to do more projects and meaningful partnership with the Rotary Foundation and other Rotary clubs in 2014/15 to light up Rotary. Contact: Rtn Roman Kariuki Email: [email protected] Tel-0720366493

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Rotary Club of Embu on Education Project 2014-2015 The Rotary Club of Embu with the help of Rotary E-Club of Southwest USA, District 5510 has embarked on a fruitful library equipping project in two local primary schools in celebration of the new Rotary year 2014/15. One hundred and fourteen (114) pieces of story books were distributed in Rianjeru and Kiamukuyu primary schools respectively. The library equipment is meant to encourage the school going children to adopt a reading culture from an early age. The project has thus far benefited over 400 pupils in 8 different local schools. In the course of project implementation, the club saw first hand the plight of rural children who are both mentally and physically challenged as they learn in unconducive environment. The children lack basic needs to equip them with life skills. In one school, the children learn from under a tree and when it is too cold or rainy they move into a mud built classroom. Some schools provide a room for learning, though the rooms lack necessary equipment like suitable desks, visual and audio learning materials. RC Embu’s plan for the year 2014/2015 is to grow the project further to change more lives in Special Needs Education. We are seeking for meaningful partnerships with other Rotary Clubs, The Rotary Foundation, well wishers and friends of Rotary. Contacts: President Anderson Kaimenyi Email: [email protected] Tel: 0721 480227

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Education Made Tamu by Rotary Club of Watamu Creation of higher education opportunities for Watamu locals is a major focus for Watamu Rotary Club whose main aim is to meet demand for Kenyan talent in Hotel Management, Tours and Travel industry. Watamu located in the beautiful coastal region of Kenya, attracts both local and international tourists. The Club receives over 30 applications for scholarship consideration though the club’s capacity can only accommodate 9 students. Successful applicants have been enrolled at Pwani University and have commenced their studies.

Year 2 Educational Fees = KES 897.000 Year 2 Upkeep = KES 150,000 Year 3 Educational Fees = KES 970,000 Year 3 Upkeep = KES 165,000 Year 4 Educational Fees = KES 1,050,000 Year 4 Upkeep =KES 180,000 Total future budget Fees KES 2,917,000 Upkeep KES 495,000 At current exchange rates this is $US 40,0000

The Rotary Club of Watamu is currently seeking for partners, well wishers and friends to help keep the The club receives regular reports both from the students in class. scholarship beneficiaries and the University registrar. The reports indicate the sponsored students are in For more information contact: right standing morally and academically. Club President – Moses Kiti [email protected] Both Rotarians and employers in the region are Tel: + 254 726 505250 willing to give opportunities to the students upon successful completion of their studies. The total cost of school fees per student is KES 831,300. Upkeep for each student per year is KES 450,000. The budgets for years 2 to 4 are as follows (8-10 % inflation is assumed as is continued sponsorship from the University)

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Rotary Clubs’ Partnerships are a Beam of Light to Malungoni Village The Rotary Club of Diani in partnership with Rotary Clubs of Tauberbischofsheim and Evesham are making it happen at Malungoni Primary school and its environs. Just how partnerships can work wonders in changing lives in the Coastal village of Malungoni. Transformation of the humble school in Kinango District has brought the much awaited freshness to the school learning. Directed by the District Education Office, the need was beyond imagination. A three classroom mad building lying idle in the poor village. A desperate staffroom doubling up as the headmaster’s bedroom and kitchen was unfathomable.A single pit latrine served 180 pupils and 4 teachers at the time. Learning also took place under a tree and a nearby church store. The Rotary Club of Diani in partnership with Rotary Clubs of Tauberbischofsheim (TBB) and Evesham build 1 classroom, donated 60 desks and installed gutters and a water tank for a rain harvesting system between 2010 and 2012. Condition for the support was that the school started planting trees.

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This became our flagship project joint with RC Tauberbischofsheim. With a District Grant of 1500$ in 2012-2013 we built two toilets. The RC TBB, District 1830 and RC Diani build two more classrooms. The RC Diani managed the project thereafter as parents dug foundations and supplied water and ballast. The project built 4 classrooms and 14 toilets at a cost of KSHs 2.6M and a donation of 50 desks more. The students, teachers and parents are highly motivated and great improvement has been realized in their academics.The successful project has further empowered the local people through water harvesting, economically, improved learning health and sanitation. New Build ings Malun

Would you like to be part of this noble course?

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Lighting up lives through Water Projects The RC Nairobi East is rocking Kajiado with sustainable water projects saving villagers from kilometers walks and leaving hundreds of school children with much relief. Lack of adequate supply of clean water is one of the most urgent problems to solve according to discussions with community members. Kajiado County is part of the Kenyan dry lands, roughly 100 Kilometers south of Nairobi. Rotary Club of Nairobi East have successfully finished projects including construction of boreholes, rainwater harvesting tanks and construction and repair of water piping in the past 2 years. This was done in partnership with the Rotary Club of New Port -USA and POWER – Pastoralist Organization for Water and Environment Research , a Global Grant of USD 200,000 , a club in Japan, and smaller grants from TRF for rainwater tanks.

The project budget is $50,000 to fund the construction of a rain water harvesting and storage systems for the schools. The local community will be involved in the construction of the ferro - cement tanks and guttering and will be trained in maintenance. The project management will be carried out by the Rotary Club of Nairobi East. The Club is seeking to raise 10% of the required funds thus $45,000 is sought from partners. A positive effect on both children’s health and education is expected with an average of 300 students per school. Between 4,500 and 9,000 people in total who will benefit from improved health and increased time to learn and develop.

Testimony “Time is nowadays saved for learning as pupils used to waste a lot of time fetching water from A fully operational borehole with a solar-operated a far-away stream and as a result, academic water pump is now running near the Leshuta performance has improved, particularly for girls. Primary school in Kajiado Central. Hygiene has improved as the students use the water to clean classrooms and wash hands after Much needed support for School Rainwater visiting the latrine and before eating.” Harvesting Headmaster- Beneficiary The Rotary Club seeks to further address the water crisis felt by communities in Kajiado, to support 15 Contact: Mark Carey, RNE Community Service primary schools. Target beneficiaries of this project Committee Chair 2014-2015 are students, teachers and families in the county [email protected], +254 701 862 845 where water shortages are most acute. President: Carol Kimutai [email protected]

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The Miracle of Sand Dams The Rotary club of Nairobi North hosts Rotary Clubs from Britain & Ireland to minister good tidings Rotary clubs in Great Britain and Ireland are working with Excellent Development and the Africa Sand Dam Foundation (ASDF) to improve Water and Food security in the drylands of Kenya. In the last few years Rotary has built fifteen dams, some with agriculture to provide food security, and a school water tank.

to their homes, for drinking, for their livestock and for agriculture. With each rainfall the water table rises, allowing plants and trees to grow naturally helping to reverse the effects of climate change and desertification.

The time saved from not having to travel to collect water allows children to go to school and play with their friends. Food security is improved by a five year programme in which ASDF supplies the self-help groups with drought resistant seeds, to improve crop yields. Men and women now have time to work in Rotary is funding a simple, practical, sustainable the fields to produce quality fruit and vegetables and solution pioneered by Excellent Development - the are able to sell any excess improving the economy building of Sand Dams. This part of Kenya has annual of the area. rainfall similar to the UK but unfortunately falling in short periods of time and either evaporating or It is a ‘Win Win’ situation where communities have finding its way to the Indian Ocean. Sand Dams are water all year round close to their homes, children a cost effective way of capturing and storing this are educated, and health improves not just from rainfall. It is available where people need it all year clean water but as they grow their own nutritious round. Local community self-help groups build their food and the economy of the area improves. Most own dam and their work is equivalent to half the importantly the dams are built by the community - it is their dam and sustainable. This simple sustainable building cost. technology, used to solve the problems of drought How do sand dams work? Three to five metre high and famine, has already attracted Clubs and Districts reinforced concrete dams are constructed onto the in Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland to bedrock of seasonal river channels. These rivers run fund building 15 dams costing $300,000. dry most of the year, however after two or three rainy seasons, the dams fill with sand and water for several Rotary Clubs in RIBI have launched three new phases hundred metres upstream. Up to 20 million litres of this project supported by Foundation Global of water is stored within the sand, which filters out Grants. The project should see a further 15 to 20 impurities, protects the water from contamination by dams, mostly with food security. The total cost of the parasites and animals and prevents evaporation. project will be in excess of $1million and the clubs are delighted with the support of Kenyan Rotarians The communities now have year round water close particularly the Rotary Club of Nairobi North. Last year Rotarians from Great Britain and Ireland with their partners from the Rotary Club of Nairobi North completed five dams with the aid of a Foundation Global Grant.

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A Jigger Free Nation A vibrant Rotary Club takes the challenge of jigger elimination head-on in 2014/2015 The Rotary club of Kikuyu is Lighting Up Rotary in the District 9212 for jigger prevention and treatment under the leadership of IPP Jayne Ngugi and now President Ngugi Muchane.

partners, we have been able to considerably reduce the number of the affected persons. We have discovered there is strength in partnership as this would have been difficult to achieve without the valuable assistance of all stakeholders” asserts the The results of the anti jigger campaign are Club President. amazing and have transformed the lives of those in the surrounding area. Kids can now go to school Rotary Club of Kikuyu further provides training and without trauma; older fork can go about their medications to other Rotary clubs and interested business and hence build the nation. organizations to enable them treat the infested. The Rotary Club of Utumishi is a beneficiary of this Though the treatment is inexpensive, accessible training and has held a Medical Camp in Nakuru in and affordable, health care remains a key challenge this initiative. especially to the underprivileged communities across the district. The menace has rendered The need is enormous. There is urgent need for communities unproductive and contributed volunteers as well as partners. heavily to the rate of school dropouts. In some cases, jigger infestation has caused many people With the support of the Rotary Health focus and to have disabilities and other advanced health other key stakeholders we hope to achieve a jigger complications. free society in the near future. The Rotary Club of Kikuyu is in partnership with Ahadi Kenya Trust in the fight to deliver a jigger free society. In the initial anti jigger efforts in Kikuyu the number of cases was overwhelming. Most cases were very severe and looked unmanageable. However, “with the support from our strategic

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A man heavily infested both feet and hands. He is now fully rehabilitated and enjoying life together with other elderly peers at the Thogoto home for the elderly.

Knees John (Not real name) could hardly bend his knees or even sit due to the excruciating pain

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A Beckon of Hope Just like all his other jigger infested siblings, John is now able to enjoy life. The full recovery and rehabilitation has seen him and his other eight siblings also jigger infested go back to school.

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South Sudan Installation Gallery

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Various Clubs Installation Gallery

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RC Mutha iga President

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The next day, Ben drove up and said, “Sorry, but I have some bad news. The donkey died.” “Well, then, just give me the money back,” said Jean Paul “Can’t do that. I went and spent it already.” Replied Ben “OK, then. Just unload the donkey,” said Jean Paul. “What ya going to do with him?” asked Ben. “I’m going to raffle him off,” said Jean Paul. “You can’t raffle off a dead donkey!” uttered Ben. “Sure can. Watch me. I just won’t tell that he’s dead,” said Jean Paul. A month later Ben met up with the Cajun and asked, “What happened with that dead donkey?” “I raffled him off, I did. I sold 500-hundred tickets at two dollars apiece and made a profit of $898,” said Jean Paul. “Didn’t anyone complain?” inquired Ben. “Just the guy who won. So I gave him his two dollars back,” said Jean Paul. Thanks to: Brenda Ervin - Las Vegas - Nevada - USA.

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Just For Laughs

A Cajun named, Jean Paul, moved to Texas and bought a donkey from an old farmer named Ben for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the donkey the next day.

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District Governor’s Challenge

A key goal in 2014-15 will be to increase the number of clubs and members in our District. The District Governor will be keen to spearhead an increase in the District’s Fund contribution to the foundation and to this end raise a District Governor’s Challenge and award system. An awards committee will form a jury team to come up with a judging system. Past President’s Challenge The DG’s challenge is to award a full Harris (PHF) worth of $1000 to any past president who charters a new rotary club. The awards will be subject to the following terms and conditions:

• The past president submits a completed “New Club Survey” form and sponsor club form duly approved by the sponsor club’s presidents and secretary. • DG Bimal will officially appoint the past president as the special representative in planning and organizing the new club formation. • The club should be chartered before 31st December 2014. • The new Rotary club should have a minium of 30 charter members who have paid their fees to RI and the District and duly registered as Rotarians on the RI website. • The new club should be at a maximum radius of 10km from the sponsor club, to enable effective monitoring and mentoring by the sponsor club.

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Club President’s Challenge DG Bimal will award a full Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) to any club president in the year 2014-15 who achieves the following: • Qualifies to receive a presidential citation by March 31st 2015 • Achieves a net membership increase of 50% from the list of members as at 1st July to 31st March 2015. Paul Harris Fellows Challenge For the first 100 Rotarians who contribute $500 to the Rotary Foundation towards a Paul harris Fellow (Annual Fund), DG Bimal will match every $500 enabling such a Rotarian to be awarded a full Paul Harris Fellow (PHF). This can also be used to get a multiple Paul Harris. The award is open 1st July to 30th November 2014.

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From the District Conference & Assembly chair District Conference & Assembly Committe 1. Rtn. Sundeep Raichura DCA Chair / Member (2014-15) 2. Rtn. Antoinette Absaloms

DCA Vice Chair (2014-2015)

3. Rtn. Joe Nyagari Conference Secretary 4. Rtn. Nick Bore Program Chair 5. Rtn. Sandeep Mistry DS (2014-15) 6. Rtn. Jay Manek Rotaract DCA Liaison 7. Rtn. Tej Shah Conference Treasurer 8. Rtn. Parul Khimisa Registration and Hotel Accommodation 9. Rtn. Jeff Bamford Sergeant at Arms 10. Rtn. Cheryl D’Souza Awards & Souvenir Magazine 11. Rtn. Joe Noor DCA Website 12. Rtn. Khilan Shah Banqueting 13. Rtn. Isaac Gitoho Transport, Airport, Reception and Transfers 14. Rtn. Abdul Karim House of Friendship 15. Rtn. Wanjikú Wairia-LUMULA Conference Findings

Greetings Rotarians, First I would like to thank everyone who has registered for the 90th District Conference and Assembly during the early bird offer period that ended on 30th June 2014. Your timely registration is a real encouragement to me and my conference organizing team. The good news is that over 60% of our rooms are taken with Standard and Delux rooms all gone. All is not lost though, the best for last- Superior rooms are there for those who have not registered yet and the costs are friendly. From 1st July 2014 to 31st December 2014 the registration cost is now $250. Single superior rooms are going for $250 and Double Superior rooms for $200. So for as low as $450 until December, you can reserve yourself a place for the 3 day conference at no extra cost. The accommodation package has been highly subsidized as the total cost covers the three days. The event will be filled with crème de la crème guest speakers and an array of entertainment awaiting you at the great Leisure Lodge and Golf Resort- Diani. I encourage you to register early for your convenience as well as give us ample time to deliver our promise of your most memorable District Conference. So go to www.d9212dca.org and register now. If you need any help to register online, do drop an email to: [email protected] and your queries will be answered.

Yours in Rotary,

Rtn. Sundeep Raichura 90th District Conference & Assembly - Chair.

16. Rtn. Bimal Kantaria DG 2014-15 Rotary District 9212

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90th District Conference & Assembly

Register Now!!! Standard & Deluxe Rooms sold out

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The Wall of Honour is Dedicated to any Rotary Club or Rotarian who successfully completes any part of the Presidential Citation in any given month. Hope to see many of you grace the District 9212 Wall of Honour.

10 Rotarians s registered ha u uy ik K t The RC - the highes HF Challenge P ’s al im B of G th for D es in the mon HF candidat P of r be m nu July!!

WALL OF HONOUR

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Rotary Club of M alindi • Outstanding Club visibility • Excellencent timely projects • Outstanding Proje ct publicity • High number of pro jects in July 2014 • Excellent member participation

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1st Quarter Calendar | District 9212

Membership and Extension Month 1st • Monthly Attendance Report to be Sent to the District Attendance Chair. 9th • Nairobi Vocational Breakfast 15th • Brief Report Due to DG by AGs, Country Chairs and Country Officers. 15th • Deadline For Rotary World Peace Scholarships To Study At Rotary Centres For International Studies. • Deadline For Ambassadorial Scholarships. • District Information And Membership Seminar To Be Conducted By Ags For Clubs In Their Jurisdiction. • 2nd Club Committee Meeting. • 2nd Club Board Meeting

New Generation Month

15th • Brief Report Due to DG By Ags, Country Chairs And Country Officers.

15th • Monthly Attendance

Reports Due to The District Attendance Chair.



• New Generations Seminar.



• 3Rd Club Board Meeting



• 3Rd Club Committee Meeting

27th • Polio Walk

Vocational Services Month

10th • Mombasa – Vocational Cocktail dinner

15th • Brief Report due to DG by AGs, Country Chairs and Country Officers.

15th • Monthly Attendance Reports

due to the District Attendance Chair.



• Vocational Fellowship



• 2nd Club Assembly for Clubs



• 2nd Official Club Visit by AGs



• 4th Club Committee Meeting



• RYLA



Exchange Week in the District

to their Clubs.

• 4th Club Board Meeting

25th • Addis Ababa vocational Lunch

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Polio still cripples thousands of children around the world. With your help, we can wipe this disease off face of the earth forever. Visit rotary.org/endpolio to help. END POLIO NOW

We are this close to Ending Polio.

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