D9212 Magazine - July 2014

“Karibu!”

THE DISTRICT GOVERNORE M A G A Z I N E

GDLight Up Rotary

July 2014 | The Light Up Rotary EDITION

Rotary District 9212 @RotaryD9212 www.d9212.org

D I S T R I C T F O C U S

WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER

Rotary District 9212 @RotaryD9212 www.d9212.org

Hello, everybody. Ending one year and starting another is always a joyous moment where we rejuvenate ourselves in our calling as Rotarians.

The last years have undoubtedly been of great progress for our District. We ended one campaign against Polio and began to wind down another. We dealt a crippling blow to ignorance in sponsoring scores to our peace centers and made our district more visible. We stood by families and our communities through offering health solutions and dealt with maternal mortality in a commendable way. We have definitely begun to see signs of growth among our communities even as many are still struggling to get better livelihoods.

There’s no doubt that 2014-15 will bring even more change. As we head into the New Year, I’m hopeful that we have what it takes to face the new year - to grow our Rotary District, deal the last blow to Polio, offer more scholarships and strengthen Rotary, our unparalleled Philanthropic and Premier Networking base.

I’m hopeful because of what we see every year, when Rotarians

From The

The District Governor

“In 2014-15, I will ask all of you to Light Up Rotary - by sharing our service, strengthening our clubs, and letting our light shine in our

communities.”

~Rotary International President-Gary C. K. Huang

District Governor’s Diary“I hope to connect

ALL ROTARIANSat the BIZ-DATING breakfast event

on 9th August. This is the Premier Networking Event of the Year!”

~DG- Bimal Kantaria

Rotary District 9212 @RotaryD9212 www.d9212.org The District Governor 3

come together to fight polio and improve lives in our communities. We have always unselfishly chattered new ways of doing things just to make the world a better place.

It is always good to see members of Rotary District 9212 do the right thing for those underprivileged among us. We have clothed and fed thousands in the past. Our relentless drive to address illiteracy is such a momentous thing for me. All these have only been possible because of you. Whether online or by drawing a cheque, big or small, you have changed lives and turned around countless lives.

More than anything else, Rotarians are the ones who make me hopeful about 2014-15. As I’ve said before, we are the voice of hope to our communities. In many ways, the actions we take in the months ahead will help determine what kind of District we want to be.

I urge every one of us to do the noble thing and invite a business man or a professional to your clubs. One more Rotarian means several more lives changed. Remember to carry your candle and light your world. We all have a responsibility, to let everyone know what we do and how they too can join in and take action.

As District Governor, I promise to do everything I can to make District 9212, a place where everybody is somebody. Hard work and responsibility will characterize my year of leadership - one where everyone is informed and involved. That’s the Rotary I believe in. That’s the Rotary District we’ve always known.

I’m confident that if we work together, then we will move this District forward and guarantee many in our communities the better lives they deserve.

Thank you for your support. From Hiral and I, Happy 2014-15.


There is a candle in every soulSome brightly burning, some dark and coldThere is a oneness that brings a fireIgnites a candle and brings new hope

So carry your candle, run to the darknessSeek out the hopeless, distraught and poorHold out your candle for all to see itTake your candle and go light your worldTake your candle and go light your world

Frustrated mother, see how she’s tried toLight her own candle some other waySee now the children, they are sick and hungryThey still hold a candle without a flame

So carry your candle, run to the darknessSeek out the helpless, the distraught and poorHold out your candle for all to see itTake your candle and go light your worldTake your candle and go light your world

‘Cause we are a family whose hearts are blazingSo let’s raise our candles and light up RotaryLets join our hearts and resound with one voicebecome a beacon in darkest times

So carry your candle, run to the darknessSeek out the helpless, distraught and poorHold out your candle for all to see itTake your candle and go light your world

Carry your candle, run to the darknessSeek out the hopeless, distraught and poorHold out your candle for all to see itTake your candle and go light your worldTake your candle and go light your world

Adopted from the song

“Go light your world”

by Kathy Troccoli

Go Light Your World Lyrics


Publisher’s Note

Table of Contents

Pg. 2; From the District Governor

Pg. 4; Go Light Your World

Pg. 5; The Publisher’s Note

Pg. 6; 2014-15 Strategic Plan

Pg. 10; District Governor’s Challenge

Pg. 11; Charged Presidents Elect Training Seminar (Pre-PETS)

Pg. 12; President Elect Training & Seminar (PETS)

Pg. 13; District Team Training & Seminar (DTTS)

Pg. 14; PETS & COTS Ethiopia

Pg. 15; The Memorable Sunrise of 2014-15

Pg. 16; Biz Dating Breakfast

Pg. 17; The DCA’s Chair’s Thoughts

Pg. 18; The 90th DCA Registration

Pg. 19; The District 9212 Wall of HONOUR

Pg. 20; 1st Quarter| District 9212

Pg. 21; End Polio NOWEditorial TeamPublisher: Sandeep MISTRY | Content Director: Betty KARUU

DCA Chair: Sundeep RAICHURA | Assistant District Secretary: Janet MATHENGE

Co Editor: Wacera KAGUNDA | Ethiopia Newsletter & Bulletin Chair | Club Coordinator: Jane Mberia

DG E-Magazine Editor: Wanjikú Wairia-LUMULA | Creative Designer: Peter MBITHI | Photography: Laban Gitei

Happy New Rotary Year*

To aLL Rotarians across our amazing District and fellow Rotarians the world over, the dawn of ‘Light Up Rotary’ is here. As we look forward to a spectacular year of service so do we promise engaging, informative & entertaining reads each month as we Light Up Rotary in the new District Governor’s E-Magazine dubbed the ‘The DG E-Magazine’.

The Rotary International President Gary C.K. Huang chose Light Up Rotary as his theme for 2014-15. President Gary C.K. Huang is urging Districts, Countries and Club members to Light Up Rotary by hosting a Rotary Day in their community, continuing our fight against polio, and increasing club membership.

“Light Up Rotary is more than our theme. It is how we make a difference - every day, in every club, and every country we serve.” President Gary C. K. Huang

As we step confidently with sheer resolve of service into our new Rotary Year as a District we commit to engage every club in every country in District 9212 in showcasing the numerous & phenomenal ways we will be lighting up Rotary daily as we change live in the communities around us.

My editorial team and I encourage the you to send in 500 word articles of amazing work you are doing on a monthly basis accompanied by three (3) - five (5) photos of the projects you are doing as a club.

No project is too small, we want to hear about them and share them with the world. Send us the anecdotes of your activities, from the Presidents installations, children’s home visits, community clean ups, gift caravans, mentoring days to Rotary International funded projects.

Let’s show case the philanthropic work across the district.

Let’s Light Up Rotary.

Rtn. Sandeep MistryDistrict Bulletin Chair & District Secretary


Vision Our Vision Is To Be The Most Effective,

Trusted Premier Networking & Philanthropic Organization In Kenya,

Ethiopia & South Sudan

Mission

Our Mission is to offer service above

self to change lives through

networking and Philanthropy

District 9212

Strategic Plan 2014-15


Strategic Stakeholders Primary Audiences/ Publics

•  Rotary President •  Rotary International •  The Rotary Foundation •  Members/ Rotarians & clubs •  Ex-Rotarians/ Alumni •  Volunteers •  Rotaract

Strategic Stakeholders Secondary Audiences/ Publics

� Government � Health institutions

� Doctors & health service providers

�  Nongovernmental organizations

� Project Beneficiaries

� Media

DISTRICT PROMISE

Premier Networks & Philanthropy-

Changing lives, for Good!

Core Values ü Participation ü Leadership ü Fellowship ü Diversity ü Integrity ü Service


Membership & Extension Goals Strengthening exis,ng clubs

§ Networking- Vocational breakfasts & directory and regional Inter-club committees to be set up. §  Increase the diversity of club’s membership by recruiting at least a woman, & a young person §  Increase number of activities and member involvement per club §  Increase international projects using Global Grants §  “Legacy Project” with other Rotary clubs in the region.

The Rotary Foundation Target contribution of USD $300 000

ü CSR application to organizations

ü Member Contributions to the Annual Program Fund

ü Attain a minimum Annual Fund contribution of US

$100 per capita (Every Rotarian Every Year)

ü Paul Harris Fellows

ü Major Donors

ü Fundraising for Polio eradication

ü DG’s Challenge & Awards (see Awards Brochure)

Smart Goals ü  Membership and Retention Increase

ü Strengthening Clubs ü The Rotary Foundation Growth

ü Youth Mentorship ü Service Projects ü Rotary Public Relations ü District Conference & Assembly Growth

Membership & Extension Goals Increase Membership by at least 20%

§  At least 10 new clubs

§  10 New Rotaract clubs

§  10 New interact clubs

§  Recruit spouses- boost in numbers as well as more membership stability.

Ø  Each club should appoint a past president to do a “New Club Survey” to assess the viability of starting a new Rotary club. Ø  New clubs need a lot of monitoring and mentoring from mother clubs, so 1-2 past presidents should be willing to move to the new clubs. Ø  Should be a maximum of 20kms from the mother club, so is easy for mentoring.


Public Relations Goals Build & Strengthen The Internal & External Rotary Image. External Communications ü Media Campaigns - Polio eradication walk & Sunshine Rally ü Endorsements from opinion leaders ü Involvement of Strategic Partners ü Publicity of District & Club projects ü Presentations to Professional bodies .e.g. LSK, ICPAK, KAM, etc

Public Relations Goals Internal Communications

§  Breakfast meetings- Value addition for Classifications

§  Trainings & Workshops

§  District Directory & other memorabilia

§  Joint Projects for Bonding & Networking

§  More Informative News letters & Bulletins

§  Consistent, Informative Bi-Weekly emails, sms, Website &

other social media

§  All club presidents and AG’s to meet monthly in their zones

for planning, networking and share experiences.

Youth Mentorship Goals � Rotaract Conference – 1 event

� Interact Career Fair/ Conference -1 event

� RYLA Event in Kenya and Ethiopia- 2 events

� Strengthen existing Rotaract & Interact clubs

through involvement, interaction and social media.

� Encourage all clubs to start & mentor at least one

Rotaract Club and Interact Club

Service Projects Significant, Impactful, Sustainable & Newsworthy

Projects- 3 Projects ü One “Legacy“ project per country e.g. School facility ü Rotarians at work day- Each club to participate e.g. painting, cleaning, feeding etc ü Revamp Sunshine Rally for the Physically challenged ü Club projects & participation in at least one RFP


District Governor’s ChallengeA 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 ChallengeThe 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:

• Thepastpresidentsubmitsacompleted“NewClub Survey” form and sponsor club form duly approved by the sponsor club’s presidents and secretary.

• DGBimalwillofficiallyappointthepastpresident as the special representative in planning and organizing the new club formation.

• Theclubshouldbecharteredbefore31stDecember 2014.

• ThenewRotaryclubshouldhaveaminiumof3charter members who have paid their fees to RI and the District and duly registered as Rotarians on the RI website.

• Thenewclubshouldbeatamaximumradiusof 10km from the sponsor club, to enable effective monitoring and mentoring by the sponsor club.

Club President’s ChallengeDG bimal will award a full Paul Harris Fellow (PHF) to any club president in the year 2014-15 who achieves the following:• Qualifiestoreceiveapresidentialcitationby

March 31st 2015• Achievesanetmembershipincreaseof50%

from the list of members as at 1st July to 31st March 2015.

Paul harris Fellows ChallengeFor 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. Tha award is open 1st to 30th November 2014.


1st November 2013: Presidents Elect streamed in to Gracia Gardens Hotel-Nairobi to bond and build the Best Class Team and know each other as key partners for the year 2014-15.

The scenery, both in and out doors was characterized by manicured lawns, greenery and a waterfall. The ambience was good for work and play. It was a perfect choice of venue.

The Pre-Pets was organized by District Governor Bimal and his team to foster bonding among club Presidents 2014-15 who have a heavy task ahead of them. “Two cannot walk together unless they agree.” This was the mission, to agree how best the Best Team could work together to take District9212tothenextlevel.

As scores streamed in to the main conference hall, they were met with a hearty welcome by the District Governor and some members of the District Strategic Planning Team. The Team building facilitator, District RLI Chair, Jeff Bamford and his

co trainer CC Sally Gitoho, were present to begin the job!

After the Rotary grace was said; Jeff invited the District Governor 2014-15 to a ‘salimia watu wako’ affair who in turn revealed his purpose for the invite. “You are the Best Team” he asserted to the already charged team. “We are Better Together” he added passionately.

All listened keenly to their soon to be Governor before the hard work of teambuilding begun with interesting activities. At lunch break, the Club Presidents 2014-2015 took photos and video footage for the 90th DCA and shouted in unison, “See you there!”

Toarelaxedafternoon,bondingactivitieshappenedon the well manicured lawns. From there on, energy and commitment has been evident among the presidents. A vibrant Club Presidents Whatsapp group was born to consult and stir each other each day.

Charged Presidents Elect Training Seminar (Pre-PETS) Converge at The Gracia GardensDistrict Governor Bimal Kantaria Meets Rotary District 9212 Club Presidents (2014-15)


15th February 2014: Each year, District Governors Elect train incoming club presidents and club officials for their year of leadership.

After months of intense preparations, the presidents elect training seminar was held at the 5 star Laico Regency Hotel in Nairobi. The event that hosted 150 Club presidents and leaders was presided over by the District Governor Bimal Kantaria assisted by immediate past District overnor Harry Mugo, District Governor Elect Teshome Kebede and past district governors and trainers among others.

A thematic song cut across the room. With lights off, a candle light appeared in darkness. Artfully organized, the strategic planning committee dashed to the podium each carrying a candle. A viral candle lighting session was witnessed as teary delegates carried their candles high in song.

While launching the 2014-15 Rotary Theme, the District Governor applauded the work being done by Rotary clubs and past district leaders. He

also reaffirmed his commitment to support and strengthen Rotary clubs and continue with the noble work of the Past District Governors. “You are the backbone of this district. Your commitment and dedication in our year of leadership will determine what legacy we leave behind”, Bimal asserted strongly.

On unveiling his 2014-15 District 9212 strategic plan, numerical growth by 20% was top of hisagenda coupled with a target of 300, 000 USD for the Rotary Foundation. Other areas addressed in his plan are publicity and projects in the District. TheDistrictGovernorsawardsprogramexcitedtheleaders who in turn pledged their contribution to The Rotary Foundation.

The entire day of training and planning was enhanced with ready information to answer all questions on Rotary’s leadership. Informative and participatory plenary and breakout sessions tackled issues such as Presidential citation and planning guides.

Rotary District 9212 Presidents Elect Training Seminar (PETS) Sparks Renewed Push For Philanthropy & Networking


1st February 2014, Laico Regency - Nairobi.Every February, District leaders convene for training at the District Team Training Seminar (DTTS) for the upcoming Rotary year.

This year, the trainers sounded a renewed call to philanthropy to meet the world’s most pressing problems. “We are the voice of hope to the world” District Governor Bimal Kantaria added, that now is the moment “..to grow our District 9212 to become what our forefathers intended it to be, the most “Trusted Philanthropic and Premier Networking organization in Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea & South Sudan.” DGE Teshome Kebede of Ethiopia welcomed a “new year of commitment” underscoring the vision of professional and business people coming together to tackle the world’s toughest challenges under Rotary.

DG Bimal unveiled the Rotary theme- Light Up Rotary- in a spectacular way. A dimmed ball room and somber mood, surrounded the viral lighting of yellow and blue candles from the podium to the

furthest end. A choice theme song for the year - Carry your Candle- filled the air in the room decked out in blue and yellow Rotary corporate colors, every one up standing and singing in unison.

For months prior to this year’s DTTS, an extraordinary amount of strategic planning meetings tookplaceonanexpansiverangeofissuesofkeyimportance to the District. Between July 2013 and January 2014, DG Bimal held numerous consultative meetings in Kenya and Ethiopia, regarding the leadership and growth of the District. He said “…it was truly the marathon of District diplomacy and planning.

He also attended several trainings by RIP Gary Huang.

To sum up the DTTS, DG Bimal quipped “Where else do you find people of all nationalities, races, tribes, professions and creeds gathered like this, with a common goal and interest?”

The Best Team Gathers for District Team Training & Seminar (DTTS)President Elect Training & SeminarDistrict Team Training and Seminar 2014-15 convened by Bimal Kantaria


As we approached the final quarter of the Rotary year 2013/14, it is no wonder that everyone who laboured hard felt strained and was looking forward to finishing well.

Our assurance that good work will continue was the new and vibrant energy we saw at the incoming officers training, that is Presidents’ Elect Training Seminar (PETS) and the Country Officers Training Seminar (COTS).

The Ethiopian team enjoyed a refreshing full day training led by the District Governor 2014/15, Bimal Kantaria, accompanied by his vibrant leadership team from Kenya and Ethiopia. The training was held at the prestigious Hilton Hotel Addis Ababa on the 22nd of February, 2014.

The training began with the introduction of the incoming officers followed by a heart speech from DG Bimal Kantaria. Soon after, he unveiled the Rotary Theme 2014-15 - “Light Up Rotary” in a beautiful way with lighting of candles accompanied with a theme song- Carry your Candle” which brought renewed energy to all the Rotarians in attendance.

Afterwards, breakout sessions were conducted with focal target areas of club, country and district officer’s teams. Training on the areas of the Rotary Foundation, District and Club structure as well as strategic planning were given. This gave a good insight to the new officers on how to lead their clubs effectively for the 2014/15 Rotary year. The District 9212 vision 2014-15 is “To be the most effective, trusted premier networking, and philanthropic organization in Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Sudan”.

RI President-elect Gary C.K. Huang chose Light Up Rotary as his theme for 2014-15. Huang is urging club members to Light Up Rotary by hosting a Rotary Day in their community, continuing our fight against polio, and increasing club membership.

“Light Up Rotary is more than our theme. It is how we make a difference - every day, in every club, and every country we serve.”

Presidents Elect Training (PETS) & Country Officers Training Seminar (COTS) - EthiopiaEthiopian Rotary leaders meet their District Governor 2014-15 at the Hilton Hotel Addis Ababa


17th May 2014: District 9212 89th DCA. This year the Assembly was held in style at the great Enashipai Resort and Spa in Naivasha, Kenya. The assembly brought together the Immediate Past District Governor and his successor DG Bimal Kantaria. Also in attendance were the Rotary President’s Representative Richard King and his wife Cherri. Past District Governors also joined hundreds of Rotarians in welcoming the New Year as well as the soon to be District Governor- Bimal Kantaria.

The 2014-15 Rotary theme was unveiled in the signature style of the DTTS and PETS, with candle lighting and the “Carry Your Candle“ 2014 - 2015 district theme song. Later in the evening at the gala dinner, multicultural song and dance ushered in the incoming DG and brought immeasurable joy as Rotarians celebrated the DG, DGE Teshome and the announcement of DGN Richard Omwela in the handing over of the District Governor’s chain.

89th District Assembly: Memorable Sunrise for 2014-2015

DCAs close the old year and usher in the new Rotary Year. The District assembly offers the incoming District Governor a chance to introduce the RI theme and presidential citations for the coming year, share his/her district goals and plans to be implemented by incoming officers during the following year.

It is also the primary training event for incoming club officers. It further offers motivation, inspiration, Rotary information, and new ideas for club officers andcommitteechairs.Experienceddistrictleadersconduct informative discussions on all facets of Rotary, and form administration to service projects. Moreover, the assembly gives participants valuable new ideas to make their club more effective and interesting. Usually, eight to 10 delegates from each club are invited to attend the training session, which is held in March, April or May every year.

Every Rotarian is encouraged to attend the annual DCA.



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

Member

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

16. Rtn. Bimal Kantaria

DG 2014-15

The 90th District Conference and Assembly will be held at the beautiful Kenyan Coast. The choice Leisure Lodge & Golf Resort will host your most memorable Conference.

This is my personal invitation to you to join the District Conference and Assembly Organizing Committee, Fellow Rotarians, family and friends to the special edutaining - fun filled event.

The Kenyan Coast is the finest retreat and holiday destination and one of the sandiest beaches in Africa. It is popular for both domestic and international tourism. Mombasa’s temperatures are most ideal for the entire family offering the best for swimmers and golfers.

Mombasa offers diverse historical and cultural sites to enjoy sightseeing, and to top it up, shopping, dining and enthralling nightlife. Indeed the city will offer you most value for your time and money. Our hosts are all prepared for you at the renowned Leisure Lodge Beach and Golf Resort, which offers only the best.

The 90th District Conference and Assembly, falling from the 16th to 18th April 2015, is the highlight of the2014-15 District calendar. The conference will offer an opportunity to participate in the key components of all that Rotary is. You will meet hundreds of Rotarians, key business people and professionals as well as make new friends. An allexcitingprogramislaidupforyouwithampleleisuretimeandanarray of World Class speakers who will inspire each one of us as we light up and celebrate Rotary.

Having been involved in organizing multiple DCA’s in the past, I promise you a more exciting andmemorable 90th DCA for you and your loved ones.

Yours in Rotary,

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

From the District Conference & Assembly chair


90th District Conference & Assembly Chair

www.d9212dca.org

Register Now!!!Standard Rooms sold out


WALLOF

HONOUR

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.


1st Quarter Calendar | District 9212

Literacy Month1st • New Rotary Officers begin

their Year of Service. • 1St Club Assembly for each

Club in The District. • 1St Official Club Visit by AGs

to their Respective Clubs. • 1St Leg of DG Visits. • Semi Annual Reports and per

Capita dues Payable to RI. • Per Capita Dues payable to The

District • 1St Meeting of Each of The

Club Committees • 1St Club Board Meeting • District-Endorsed Rotary

Peace Fellowship Applications are due to The Rotary Foundation

Membership and Extension Month1st • Monthly Attendance Report

to be Sent to the District Attendance Chair.

9th • Nairobi Vocational Breakfast15th • 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 Month15th • 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 Committee Meeting • 3Rd Club Board Meeting27th • Polio Walk


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