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November 2014 | Foundation 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

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The District Governor “In Rotary, we try to take the long view in our service. We aspire to serve in ways that make a lasting difference that will continue to have an impact after our participation ends. ”

~Rotary International President -Gary C. K. Huang

November is Rotary Foundation Month. This month, we reflect on our giving to the Rotary Foundation with our eyes fixed not only on the present but also to meet the challenges of the future. The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives in our communities. A big thank you to all who have given to the Foundation in the past few months with many Rotarians taking up the District Governors PHF Challenge by giving $500 for matching to become a Paul Harris Fellow for the first time or a multiple PHF. Others have given in recognition of others they deemed worthy of the PHF title for their exemplary performance in their Rotary work. The challenge has since ended with our target number of 100 PHFs but we have exceeded to 200 PHFs. Thank you to the new major donors in our district. Your giving will change more lives in our community for whom we have a responsibility.

District Governor’s Diary Join me at Muthaiga Golf Club for an extraordinary TRF Dinner on 21st November 2014 at 6.30 pm. It will be an excellent celebration for us as Rotary Family.

~DG- Bimal Kantaria

All our contributions go to TRF and in return we get grants. Global grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. I have immeasurable joy as I continue to enjoy support from all Rotarians across the District. The Polio awareness drives have left such a huge impact with Rotary clubs working

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together for a common course.The Vocational Biz Dating Cocktail in Mombasa was also a huge success and the event brought Coast Rotarians and prospective Rotarians together. Many thanks to all leaders who took their time to organize the successful events. The third month into my club visits has brought much joy and unprecedented happiness in my volunteer life in Rotary. I am in the last stages of the official District Club visits and I commend all Rotary clubs for good preparations way ahead of time. Great unity and participation are evident through the club boards which makes my work a lot easier and more enjoyable. I have had great moments catching up with enthused club members. We are better together! My visits to the Coast and Western Zones in the last 2 months have been phenomenal. My experiences on the ground as I visited each club was just amazing. The zeal in practising the motto of service above self by Rotarians out there is astounding! The good news is that we have 9 Rotary clubs in formation and 5 already chartered within this year. We have 5 new interact clubs. I request your support to the charter presidents as they find their footing in the Rotary Family. Encourage potential members to join the clubs in formation near them. As is our tradition as Rotarians, let us offer new members the fellowship they so deserve from our hearts. Remember, you have a duty to let someone know what we do and how they too can join us in the noble cause. Our Rotary Foundation dinner is here with us. I invite you all my Rotary brothers and sisters to join me for this extraordinary family dinner on 21st November 2014 at Muthaiga Country Club from 6.30pm. This will be an excellent celebration time for us as a family, even as we ponder over our Foundation responsibilities. Grab your dinner ticket early and see you there! From my wife Hiral and I, Have a sure Foundation month!

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The Rotary Foundation’s Beginning

By 1954 the Foundation received for the first time, half a million dollars in contributions in a single year, and in 1965 a million dollars Some magnificent projects grow from very small seeds. The Rotary was received. Foundation had that sort of modest beginning. It is staggering to imagine that from those humble beginnings, The In 1917 RI President Arch Klumph told the delegates to the Atlanta Rotary Foundation is now receiving more than US$65 million each Convention that “it seems eminently proper that we should year for educational and humanitarian work around the world. accept endowments for the purpose of doing good in the world.” The response was polite and favorable, but the fund was slow to materialize.

The Permanent Fund of The Rotary Foundation

It was Arch Klumph, father of The Rotary Foundation, who said, “We should look at the Foundation as being not something of today or tomorrow, but think of it in terms of the years and generations to come.” That’s why the Foundation’s Permanent Fund is considered the most important way to assure the future of Rotary’s educational Additional small amounts were annually contributed, but after six and humanitarian programs. years it is reported that the endowment fund had only reached US$700. A decade later, The Rotary Foundation was formally Contributions to this fund, formerly called the Endowment for World established at the 1928 Minneapolis Convention. In the next four Understanding and Peace, are invested for the future. Only earnings years, the Foundation fund grew to US$50,000. In 1937 a US$2 from their investment are used to support Foundation programs. A year later the “Rotary Endowment Fund,” as it was first labeled, received its first contribution of US$26.50 from the Rotary Club of Kansas City, Missouri, USA, which was the balance of the Kansas City Convention account following the 1918 annual meeting.

million goal was announced for The Rotary Foundation, but these plans were cut short and abandoned with the outbreak of World Ultimately, it is intended that the Permanent Fund will provide a steady and secure supplement to Foundation support, always guaranteeing War II. a minimum level of program activity and allowing for the possibility In 1947, upon the death of Paul Harris, a new era opened for The of new and expanded programs in the future. Rotary Foundation as memorial gifts poured in to honor the founder of Rotary. From that time, The Rotary Foundation has been achieving The Foundation gives special recognition to anyone who includes a its noble objective of furthering “understanding and friendly relations substantial gift to the Permanent Fund in his or her estate plan or gives outright a minimum cash gift of US$1, 000 to the fund. Such a between peoples of different nations.” donor is designated as a Rotary Foundation Benefactor. In 1998 there were more than 36,000 Benefactors worldwide. ABC’s of Rotary

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Notice Board Rotary Days recognition for clubs a) The District Governor will award clubs that undertake successful Rotary Day events during 2014-15.

Congratulation

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Congratulations

PDG Yusuf for winning 2014 Wahome Mutahi Literature Prize for your book “The Last Word”

b) Kindly prepare for District Governor’s visit adequately and send all requirements before your club visit

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Publisher’s Note Dear Rotarians,

Table of Contents Pg. 2;

From the District Governor

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The Rotary Foundation’s Beginning

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The Publisher’s Note

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The Rotary Foundation hold Hands with Aga Khan University

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Global Grants

This is the Rotary Foundation Month and it only comes round once in the Rotary Calendar. Sharing our resources is not always the easiest thing to do in life. Amazingly, Rotarians give so easily, and I believe it is because they always give for a reason. Seeing communities change in one’s lifetime is also a cool thing when one is involved. Rotarians also cite accountability as another reason they give back to the society through Rotary.

Pg. 10; Rotary Foundation: Where giving is Receiving a Hundredfold Pg. 12; New Generations: The Future of Rotary Pg. 13; Concerted Synergy to Serve

Our giving to the Rotary Foundation is spent in changing lives. How much we spend on administration is unprecedentedly little, totalling only to 2% of our total income. All said and done, we Rotarians are a team of life changers with a global touch!

Pg. 14; District Governor Club Visits Pg. 16; Humbled by Mount Kilimambogo Pg. 17; New Generations Meeting with the District Governor

Our read this month is fantastic. The projects being carried out throughout the District are amazing, with some few highlights here. The articles are fun to read and very informative. Guess who has entered our wall of fame this month?

Pg. 18; Are you a Professional?

As the editorial team, we are amazed at the scores clubs continue to make with the Presidential Citation! Get your pen and paper and just begin to tick!

Pg. 19; Obituaries Pg. 20; Interact Club of Mtwapa Elite Academy gets Chartered Pg. 21; Rotary Club of Mtwapa Ride Against Polio Pg. 22; Coast Vocational Biz-Dating

You continue to light up this magazine with your articles, comments and just by being a part of this global subscription.

Pg. 24; District Governor’s Challenge

Have a fruitful Month!

Pg. 25; DG’s PHF Challenge Awardees Pg. 26; 90th District Conference & Assembly Pg. 28; The District 9212 Wall of HONOUR

Rtn. Sandeep Mistry

Pg. 28; The District 9212 Calendar

District Bulletin Chair & District Secretary

Editorial Team Publisher: Sandeep MISTRY | 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/Content Director: Betty KARUU | Creative Designer: Peter MBITHI | Photography: Laban Gitei

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Smart Goals

District 9212 Membership Strategic Plan 2014-15

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      

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Target contribution of USD $300 000 ü CSR application to org anizations ü Member Contributio ns to the Annual Prog ram Fund ü Attain a minimum An nual 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 & Aw ards (see Award s Brochure)

Service Projects

sworthy Significant, Impactful, Sustainable & New Projects- 3 Projects ol ü One “Legacy“ project per country e.g. Scho facility cipate ü Rotarians at work day- Each club to parti e.g. painting, cleaning, feeding etc ü Revamp Sunshine Rally for the Physically challenged RFP ü Club projects & participation in at least one

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The Rotary Foundation hold Hands with Aga Khan University Training Nurses to Curb Maternal & Infant Mortality at the Horn of Africa According to research, about 360 women die in every 100 000 births in Kenya. Only 44% of Kenyan women give birth in the presence of skilled birth attendants who are able to detect and address complications. In some parts of the country most expectant mothers are attended to by traditional birth attendants while some attend to themselves during birth. Causes of maternal deaths are well known, they range from hypertension, haemorrhage, HIV and complications of unsafe abortion among others. Other Challenges in curbing maternal mortality include poverty, inadequate infrastructure, illiteracy and religious beliefs. “ ROTARIANS ARE DOING SOMETHING ABOUT IT in our own small way and we hope to make a difference. Through Rotary Foundation, Clubs are equipping hospitals, offering scholarships at club level and creating awareness among women, girls and opinion leaders at the grassroots. We are doing all we can to stop avoidable maternal and infant deaths,” said DG Bimal Kantaria during an interview in Nairobi. Shockingly, statistics reveal that over 10% of girls aged between 15 to 19 give birth in Kenya. Early child marriages and female genital mutilation, which are rampant in rural Kenya, also increase girls’ risk of maternal death With less than 500 days left to achieve Millennium Development Goal 5, the global goal of reducing maternal deaths by three-quarters and providing universal access to reproductive health by 2015, Rotary is keen to add her voice to this disturbing conversation. Improving maternal health is one of the UN’s eight Millennium Development Goals. To address this challenge, THE ROTARY FOUNDATION AND THE AGA KHAN UNIVERSITY (AKU) have beefed up their efforts to address these pressing needs in support of the Government’s efforts. The aim is to provide nursing professionals, the skills and education they need to improve the lives of mothers and their children. “Rotary Foundation and AKU is offering scholarships to nursing students whose career goals are focused on improving child and maternal health issues. The scholarships go up to $14,000 per student,” DG Bimal Kantaria asserted. Students work and participate in community outreaches during the 2 year program. The students also receive mentorship as part of their program to enhance their people skills. 8

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Global Grants Global grants support large international activities with sustainable, measurable outcomes in Rotary’s areas of focus. Grant sponsors form international partnerships that respond to real community needs.

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What they support

Global grants can fund these activities: • Humanitarian projects. • Scholarships for graduate-level academic studies. • Vocational training teams, which are groups of professionals who travel abroad either to teach local professionals about a particular field or to learn more about their own.

How to use them

A key feature of global grants is partnership between the district or club where the activity is carried out and a district or club in another country. Both sponsors must be qualified before they can submit an application. To be successful, your application must: • Be sustainable and include plans for long-term success after the global grant funds have been spent. • Include measurable goals. • Align with one of our areas of focus. • Respond to real community needs. • Actively involve Rotarians and community members. • Meet the eligibility requirements in the grants terms & conditions.

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Rotary Foundation: Where giving is Receiving a Hundredfold In the previous Rotary Year 2013/14, Rotary Clubs in Kenya received USD 7.2 million (Kshs. 630 Million) in funding from Rotary International. The money went into various service projects across the country executed by over 60 Rotary Clubs. Speaking when he made his official visit to the Rotary Club of Nairobi, the Rotary International District 9212 Governor, Bimal Kantaria challenged Rotarians to give more to the Rotary Foundation whose beginnings date back to 1917 when the then Rotary International President Arch Klumph invested into a fixed deposit account USD 26.50 profit made from that year’s Rotary International Convention. Since then, the Rotary Foundation has financed numerous humanitarian projects across the globe with its major contribution and gift to humanity being an aggressive End Polio Campaign that has seen over USD 1.2 billion being given by Rotary Foundation towards the development and administration of the Polio vaccine worldwide. Kenya is one of the beneficiaries of this gift to humanity from the Rotary Foundation.

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Whether a Rotarian or not, giving a gift of USD 1000 earns you a membership into the Paul Harris Fellowship and you can give several times making you a Multiple Paul Harris Fellow. When you hit the USD 10000 mark, you are recognized as a Major Donor and with a gift of over USD 300,000, you become an Arch Klumph Society member. Past District Governor, Dr. Yusuf Dawood Kodwavwalla, a man who many attribute to as the reason they joined Rotary and also personal Rotary Mentor to DG Bimal, famous for his Surgeon’s Diary columns which appear in the Sunday Nation newspaper, became the third African to join the Arch Klumph Society and is a long serving member of the Rotary Club of Nairobi. At the DG’s official club visit, PDG Yusuf was requested to honor the recent Paul Harris Fellows in the club, some first time PHFs and others multiple PHFs led by the club’s 84th President, Kamal Sanghani. With DG Bimal’s 2014/15 challenge, the first two and a half months of the Rotary Year have seen over 100 Rotarians contribute and

become Paul Harris Fellows. The DG’s initial offer of matching USD 500 for the first 100 Rotarians to become PHFs has been exhausted and he pledged another 100 more, an offer that has been taken by many more Rotarians and is almost exhausted too. The money given to the Foundation is invested and comes back many times more into the country of origin through global grants and finances service projects. The DG congratulated the Rotary Club of Nairobi, being the oldest club in the region and third oldest in Africa, for the numerous service projects it has undertaken in various communities across the country as far as Turkana on the North Western tip of the country. Its latest achievement is the Cataract Eye Camps that have restored sight to over 16,000 patients with 100,000 blind patients still waiting for their operations.

Rotary Club of Nairobi carried out 1006 cataract operations in one year making the club the title holder of “World Highest Cataract Operations carried out by any Rotary Club.” This year the target is to carry out 1200 cataract operations in four different locations in Kenya. The project is led by cataract operation expert Dr. Mukesh Joshi. With such pressing humanitarian needs as 100,000 patients waiting for their cataract operations, President Kamal has the uphill task of ensuring more of his club members give to the Rotary Foundation. It is perhaps the only foundation in the world where by giving, you get back what you gave hundredfold to carry out your Rotary Club’s project in your own community.

Contact person: Pres. Kamal Sanghani email: [email protected]

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New Generations: The Future of Rotary For the 4th year running, over 200 Rotaractors in Kenya gathered at the Laico Regency Hotel New Generations Address. Every year the District 9212 Governor addresses Rotaractors from across the country as a highlight of the New Generations Month. DG Bimal did not disappoint this year and neither did the Rotaractors. The District Governor encouraged and challenged the Rotaractors to join Rotary once they finished their service in Rotaract and should they feel they are not comfortable joining existing Rotary Clubs, they were free to come together and form their own Rotary Club. Rotary Kenya Country Chair Sally Gitoho, District Youth Service Director Paula Lanco and District Green Rotary Chair Dorcas Otieno also addressed the gathering making it an exciting and interactive meeting, an opportunity to be inspired and learn. A training session marked the beginning of the Rotaract Club of Kirinyaga-In formation. The Rotaract Club of Watamu has been chatered. The DG and Youth Service Chair urged the Rotaractors to plan to attend the Multi District Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) in Ethiopia at the end of November, and the District Conference in Diani. The RCC, Richard Mwangi is targeting a delegation of 30 Rotaractors from Kenya to travel to Ethiopia at the RYLA. The Youth Service Chair and AG Phoebe have promised to support the cause and are requesting Rotarians and sponsoring Rotary Clubs to chip into the kitty. As more and more Rotarians and our Rotary Clubs engage our Rotaractors, we shall be guaranteeing membership for our clubs, in the future.

Contact person: DRR Rahel Getachew Email: [email protected]

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Concerted Synergy to Serve Rotary & Rotaract Clubs of Nairobi Muthaiga North Transforms a Village 19th September 2014: A host of 40 Rotarians, Rotaractors and Friends of Rotary was on a mission to transform the lives of many at the Ndunyu Chege Primary and Secondary Schools of Muranga County. The mission was to issue dictionaries, educational magazines, plant 600 trees, offer 800 pairs of shoes to students and make the girls healthier with a sanitary pack each containing sanitary pads for a year, 4 under wears and a health magazine to 270 girls. The Rotary Club of Muthaiga North led by their charter president Cathy Ngurani was accompanied by IPP Jane Ngugi of RC Kikuyu, DGSR Muthoni Gichohi and representatives of the Ahadi Kenya Trust. The team had earlier identified the dire needs in both schools which they tried to meet and have promised to follow up in the future. “We were approached by two of our club members to assess the situation in the 2 schools and we could not restrain ourselves. The situation is so dire that over 80 % of the girls miss school each month while some students are immobilized by jiggers” said Rtn. Ambassador Nyambura Kamau of RC Muthaiga North. A mentorship program has been set for both schools which began with class 7 & 8 for the primary school and form 1 to 4 for the secondary school. In separate demographic set ups, the Rotarians took students through group therapy and mentorship programmes. “Our joy is full. Today marks a turnaround for our schools. I am sure that what Rotary has done today will have a great impact on our performance and the lives of the students in general. I have no words to express my gratitude today,” said Mr. Njoroge the head teacher of Ndunyu Chege Primary School. During an easy afternoon of play, both schools were presented with 4 footballs each, for girls and boys . Members of the schools Boards of Governors were also in attendance. Contact: Charter Pres. Cathy Ngurani Email: [email protected]

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District Governor’s Club Visits October 2014

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Humbled by Mount Kilimambogo Raising money, making friends and touring Kenya –Team Rotary Kilimanjaro was at the Mountain of buffalos. It was not the usual walk in the park as President CAROLE KIMUTAI found out.

thirst with water and energy drinks. What looked like a walk in the Park became a nightmare in the Park.

Mt. Kilimambogo is 65 km ride from Nairobi, located in the OldonyoSabuk National Park that sits in Machakos County. Kilimambogo stands at the borders of Machakos and Thika District. The Park’s attraction is the amazing view of Mt. Kenya, Mt. Kilimanjaro and Nairobi city.

To get involved, Rotary clubs can nominate one or two members of the club and sponsor them. Each climber is required to raise KSh 100,000 as a minimum qualification. KSh 50,000 will go to the cost of the climb (transport, accommodation, food, porters and other logistics), and the other KSh 50,000 will go to the Nairobi East fundraising kitty. Any amount above KSh 100,000 will go directly to the Club that has sponsored the climber.

Meeting Lord Macmillan One of our pit stops was at the grave of Lord William We are counting down days to climbing Mount Northrop Macmillan(1872-1925), his wife and their Kilimanjaro. When the team started training in dog. We were so tired that we sat on his tombstone July 2014, we were looking at about six months; (sorry Sir!). Lord Macmillan, an American soldier was Kilimanjaro looked so far away!By the end of October, knighted by the King of England even though he was we will have exactly 62 days to go. not British. He was a Scot raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He came to Kenya in 1901 for big game hunting and After our close encounter with buffalos in Ngong hosted former US President Theodore Roosevelt. Hills in September, we decided to go to the Mountain of buffalos – Kilimambogo. Kilimambogo is the Count down to Kilimanjaro Kikuyu name for Buffalohill or mountain. Kilima We intend to take 40 climbers to Kilimanjaro on 2nd meaning mountain and mbogo meaning buffalo. to 7th January 2015. The objective is to raise fund for various projects including the Rotary International End Feeling cocky Polio Now project. While conquering Mt. Kilimanjaro After conquering Longonot and Ngong Hills, Team is indeed a great personal achievement, the initiative Rotary Kilimanjaro was feeling rather cocky about has brought together Rotarians and their friends to Kilimambogo. raise money for a worthy cause.

Kilimambogo is 2,145 metres (7,037 ft.) high. To get to the summit hikers have to walk 10.1kms– making it a 20.2kms return journey. The first part of the hike is a steep walk that was characterized by a lot of puffing, panting and stopping every few steps. We started the hike at 9:30am when the sun was out in all its glory. We were sweating as we quenched our

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Look out for more activities and Training at Arboretum every Saturday 7am. For details email: [email protected]

New Generations Meeting with the District Governor The 4th edition of the New Generations address brought together over 200 Rotaractors from Rotaract clubs in Kenya as far as Malindi and Kakamega and across the borders from Kampala. The Rotaract club of Nairobi Central played the host to the most anticipated fellowship, and true to their word, they did not water our expectations. The District Governor, Rtn. Bimal Kantaria was the chief guest. He was accompanied by a host of distinguished Rotarians wh0 have been actively involved in furthering Rotary’s 5th avenue of service, the New Generations docket otherwise referred to as the Youth service. The D9212 Kenya Country Chair, Rtn. Sally Gitoho, the District Youth Services Chair Rtn. Paula Lanco, President of the Rotary club of Nairobi, Rtn. Kamal Sanghani and the Rotary’s D9212 Green Rotary Chair Rtn. Dorcas Otieno, were in attendance. In the year 2010, the New Generations Service became Rotary’s 5th avenue of service and to this end, Rotary clubs in Kenya have endeavoured not only to sponsor the charter of new Rotaract Clubs but have also started to work closely with Rotaractors in realizing their 4th goal of Rotaract; To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsor Rotary clubs. In the last 5 years, over 20 Rotaract clubs have been chartered in Kenya and more are still in formation. Rapid growth of the Rotaract fraternity is expected. Closer involvement with sponsoring Rotary clubs has also led to the realization of the 5th goal of Rotaract; To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary, and it is indeed commendable that in the last 3 years, more and more Rotaractors are transiting into Rotary, a notable achievement being the formation of the Rotary club of Madaraka that is mostly made up of former Rotaractors. The DG in his address did mention and assure of his commitment towards strengthening the Rotary-RotaractInteract relationship. He as well promised to have Rotary’s support towards the upcoming multi district RYLA in Addis Ababa Ethiopia in November. The District Youth Services Chair, Paula Lanco, reiterated the DG’s commitment and as she has always done, she was categorical to assure her support to ensure that Rotaract and Interact gets all the support they need from their sponsor Rotary clubs. With all that said and done, the Joint Rotaract-Rotary New Generations meeting went down the books of history as one of the most successful fellowships with the highest attendance ever recorded, and with that, I’m really thankful to all who made it a huge success.

Mwangi Richard Country Chair, Rotaract Kenya 2014-15.

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Are you an established professional wanting to make positive changes in your community and around the world? Becoming a Rotarian connects you with a diverse group of professionals who share your drive to give back. Over a meal or coffee, you will: • Discuss your community’s needs and discover creative ways to meet them. • Expand your leadership and professional skills. • Catch up with good friends and meet new ones. Clubs accept new members by invitation, so we recommend you first reach out to a club in your area to learn more. Its not only a good way to get to know us – It is also a great way to get involved in your community. www.d9212.org

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Obituaries PDG Amritlal Jivraj (AMU) SHAH, PDG Amu Shah (formerly of Dar es Salaam) died in London on 19th September 2014. He had moved to the UK due to health reasons. Amu joined Rotary Club of Dar es Salaam on 14th November, 1973 and served the club in various capacities. He was Governor of District 920 in the year 1984-85. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Manju, his immediate and Rotary family in D9211.

PDG NAHU SENAY ARAYA PDG Nahusenaye Ara’aya of Rotary Club of Addis Ababa Bole passed away on 5th October, 2014. He fell ill some months back and was under treatment both at home and abroad. He was buried in his home town, Debre Berhan, some 130 kilo meters North East of Addis Ababa on 7th October, 2014. PDG Nahu was District Governor for District 9200 in the Rotary Year 1998/1999. At the time of his passing, he was serving D9212 as District Polio Plus Chair, RI Representative, Africa Regional Polio Plus Committee member, RI Representative to the AU, RI representative to UNECA and National Polio Plus Committee Chair, Ethiopia. We send our heartfelt condolences to his wife, Minty, his immediate and Rotary Family, especially in Ethiopia.

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Interact Club of Mtwapa Elite Academy gets Chartered The Interact Club of Mtwapa Elite Academy is the first Interact club to be sponsored by Rotary Club of Mtwapa, which was chartered in 2012.

DG handing over the charter certificate to the President

The Interact club happens also to be the first to be officially chartered by District Governor, Bimal Kantaria in D9212, 2014-15. DG Officially chattered the club on the 30th of September 2014 at the Mtwapa Elite Academy. The function was well attended by Rotarians, AG Brian and DG Bimal Kantaria as the Guest of Honor. It was a fun filled afternoon as DG for the first time in his year talked to this young enthusiastic adults, about rotary and community involvement as Interactors, and how much value they add and should add to the communities around them.

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Rotary Club of Mtwapa Ride Against Polio The Rotary Club of Mtwapa commemorated the World Polio Day in style in conjunction with the Coast Riders Club. The event was dubbed Ride to Eradicate Polio. “We cannot afford to control Polio, we have to eradicate it. We do not want ever to see a child suffer from this crippling disease! We all need to be up in arms to kick polio out!” Said President Tabitha. Join us as we make history by ENDING POLIO NOW! Let’s get it Done !” She reiterated. The Coast riders rode their powerful machines from the Kenyan coast to Dar Es Salaam in neighbouring Tanzania wearing red Tshirts emblazoned with “I want to…”on the front and “END POLIO NOW” on the back. The riders were flagged off by the Deputy Governor of Kilifi County. The riders’ team was led by Ali Fedha the chairman of the Coast Riders Club.

Interactors of Mwapa Elite Academy supporting the course

The flag off event was attended by Rotarians, Rotaractors, Interactors, Friends of Rotary among other guests. The purpose of the “Ride to Eradicate Polio” was to raise funds for the Rotary Polio Eradication Initiative and to sensitize the communities where the riders passed through about the need to end polio and immunization campaigns. The event was also covered by local media and received widespread acclaim in the District. The riders started their journey from Mtwapa to the Kenya-Tanzania border onto Tanga then Segera, Msata, Bagamoyo and lastly, their final destination in Dar Es Salaam, where they were met by the President of the Rotary Club of Bahari, Dar Es Salaam, Ali.

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Throughout the ride, the Coast Riders Club members carried the Rotary End Polio Now Flag high speaking to onlookers and admirers alike about Rotary and Polio. Contact: Pres. Tabitha Nduta Email: [email protected]

We will take the messa ge accross the border - Coast Riders

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Coast Vocational Biz-Dating

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Best Team PHF Dinner District Governor Bimal and his Leadership invites all existing and potential Paul Harris Fellows (PHF) to the Annual PHF Recognition Dinner. Date: Friday 21st November 2014. Time: 6:30p.m Venue: Muthaiga Country Club Dress Code: Jacket & tie. Cost: Ksh 2,500 per head.

Recognition for Multiple PHF’s during the year and commitments at the event. Swallowship & Fellowship as we support our Rotary Foundation

UP FOR GRABS 25 DG’s PHF Challenge slots!! (Open and Payable during PHF Dinner only) RSVP DG Bimal Kantaria - [email protected] PDG Eric Kimani - [email protected] Rotary District 9212

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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

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of 10km from the sponsor club, to enable effective monitoring and mentoring by the sponsor club. 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 The Challenge is now closed.

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District Governor’s PHF Challenge Awardees Congratulations to the following Rotarians on receiving your PHF Awards under the DG’s PHF Challenge. Abdul Karim

Utumishi

Deepak Pandit

Utumishi

Marco Pruiksma

Naivasha

Abhijeet Gupta

Utumishi

Dee-Vona Quadros

Utumishi

Mir Mussadiq

Utumishi

Alakie Mboya

Nairobi South

Don Okpala

Milimani

Nick Bore

Langata

Alice Wahome

Bahari Mombasa

Edwin Ngonga

Naivasha

Nyambura Kamau

Muthaiga North

Andrew Osodo

Utumishi

Francis Wangaju

Ongata Rongai

Pauline Mugure

Naivasha

Antoinette Matundura

Mashariki

George Mathenge

Nairobi East

Peris Karanja

Industrial Area

Jason Braganza

Muthaiga

Peter Kariuki

Langata

Austin Menya

Utumishi

Jay Manek

Muthaiga

Silvia Kipketch

Naivasha

Caroline Murugo

Utumishi

Joachim Githinji

Utumishi

Simon Maina

Utumishi

Caroline Wanjihia

Nairobi South

Joe Kamau

Naivasha

Solomon Onsase

Ongata Rongai

Catherine Ngurani

Muthaiga North

Johnson Kimani

Utumishi

Sourvik Banerjea

Nairobi East

Cheryl De Souza

Utumishi

Joseph Noordin

Utumishi

Sumant Desai

Utumishi

Ciera, Lydia Wambui

Muthaiga North

Joyce Shamshudin

Utumishi

Sundeep Raichura

Muthaiga

Lawrence Gitonga

Parklands

Sylvia Pires

Utumishi

David Muiru

Utumishi

Leandro Agosta

Langata

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90th District Conference & Assembly

Register Now!!! Standard & Deluxe Rooms sold out

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Arch Klumph, Major Donors & Paul Harris Society Dinner “... a superb function. The food was delicious, the venue excellent and the programme very interesting and compact. Once again many thanks” PDG Yusuf

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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.

RC Industrial Area

Rotary Club of Utumishi - PHF CHALLENGE

18 paid up contribut ions to the PHF Challeng e.

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RC Industrial Area with the highest number of 90th DCA registrants.

it still takes RC Langata ntly st consiste with the mo er lub Newslett C d te la u c ir c every week!

WALL OF HONOUR Rotary Clubs that have sponspored newly chartered Clubs

Dr. Mussadiq Mir For most consis tent update on the Prosthetic Hand Project by RC Utumishi on ema il and youtube.

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1st Quarter Calendar | District 9212

Rotary Foundation Month 8th • Kisumu Vocational Lunch • Interact Week 15th • Brief Report Due to DG by AGs, Country Chairs and Country Officers. 15th • Monthly Attendance Reports due to the District Attendance Chair • Club Officers for 2015-2016 nomination Meeting • Names of newly eleected Club Officers to be sent by the Club Sectaries and the DGE. * Joint Rotary Foundation Dinner to be coordinated by AGs for their clubs in jurisdiction. • 5th Club Committee Meeting. • 5th Club Board Meeting 21st • TRF Dinner

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Rotary Awareness Month

13th • Rotary Family Christmas Koroga Lunch

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

15th • Monthly Attendance Reports

due to the District Attendance



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• 6th Club Committee Meeting • 6th Club Board Meeting.

15th • Brief Report due to DG by AGs,

Country Chairs and Country Officers.

15th • Monthly Attendance Reports due to the District Attendance Chair



• 3rd Club Assembly for Clubs in the



• 3rd Official Club Visit by AGs to



• Semi Annual Reports and Per Capita



• Per Capita dues payable to District



District

their Clubs.

dues payable to RI.

• Report next year’s officers to RI Office, DG, DGE for RI Official Directory before 31st January



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• International Assembly – San Diego USA.



• 7th Club Committee Meeting



• Rotarians at Work Day



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deadline.

• Countrywise RYLA

• 7th Club Board Meeting.

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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