A happy new month family of Rotary! I thank you for the ever-growing spirit of service. Through building collaboration with other Rotary and Rotaract clubs and creating long-lasting relationships with partners, we are better armed to confront the issues that are plaguing humanity by implementing impactful projects. The sustainable source of financing the good that we do through impactful projects in our communities is the Rotary Foundation.
“The Rotary Foundation is not to build monuments of brick and stone. If we work upon marble, it will perish; if we work on brass, time will efface it; if we rear temples they will crumble into dust; but if we work upon immortal minds, if we imbue them with the meaning of the spirit of Rotary. We are engraving on those tablets something that will brighten all eternity." - Arch C. Klumph - 1929.
As I look forward to an exciting month, I am not indifferent to the multiple challenges Rotaractors & Rotarians are facing in our district and the country in general.
I know that we are still covering our faces with masks in protection against Covid-19 that has ravaged the entire world and changed our lives to a new normal. But as people of action we quickly re-strategized and turned what would have been a major disaster to an advantage of sort. Where there is despair Rotaractors and Rotarians can only see opportunities to make people happy. For this singular act may I toast to better opportunities this new month.
The month of November is a giving month for us with series of opportunities to express our ability to give to people of the world and celebrate the month dedicated to our great Rotary Foundation.
I write to remind you about the opening of the season for Annual District Rotary Awards for Rotary District D9213. This Rotary Year a number of awards including a few new and exciting ones are up for grabs. I further call upon Club Presidents to ensure that their respective clubs participate in this not to be missed challenge.
Take note that winners and runners up will be announced during the D9213 97th District Conference to be held between 21st - 24th April 2022 at Enashipai Resort & spa Naivasha, Kenya.
Some FAQs
What is the Application process? Applications are either systems generated or by written application. For system generated awards like membership, TRF, Rotary/Rotaract/Interact Club of the Year, clubs are not required to apply and winners will be determined based on data from My Rotary and D9213 portal. For other awards where a written application is required clubs will make a formal application with a cover letter signed by the Club President and written evidence to support their application for a given award clearly referencing the evaluation criteria provided in the announcement.
When are applications open? Applications requiring written submissions are now open for clubs to participate and close on 31 March 2022.
Is there an application form? No there is no application form – a cover letter and accompanying write-up supporting your application for an award not exceeding 3 pages.
Applications as applicable should be submitted in writing to the District Executive Secretary Rotary District D9213. Find here attached the complete list of Awards for your reference and action.
Project fairs are regional events hosted by Rotary Districts to encourage international friendship and collaboration. Fairs give Rotary Clubs an opportunity to showcase their service projects to potential global partners, at the same time they give international visitors a chance to find a project that meets the club’s goals.
In East Africa, the first Rotary Projects Fair was held in Entebbe in 2018 which was attended by the then RIPE Bary Rassin. This was followed by one held in Mombasa in 2019, in Tanga in 2020 and in Munyonyo Kampala in 2021.
This Rotary Year 2021/2022, our District D9213 is organizing a Projects Fair (both Physical and Virtual) during the District Conference (DISCON) to be held from 21st to 24th April 2022 at Enashipai resort & spa Naivasha, Kenya .
The Projects Fair Committee therefore invites your Club to participate in the fair to share your Club projects that require global grant funding with Rotarians and partners from across the globe.
The Club participation fee is USD 150 (UGX 600,000) for the physical fair and USD 100 (360,000) for the virtual fair. Payments are to be made to the Rotary Office.
A Club may choose to participate in either physical fair only or virtual fair only or in both. To participate in physical and virtual fair, a club will pay a participation fee of $ 250.
We request the Clubs to confirm their participation through their Area Grants Support Officers (AGSOs) by 31/12/2021.
For more information, contact the Chair Projects Fair, PAG Geoffrey Haabaasa - ghaabaasa@yahoo.com;+256772772809
I congratulate you, fellow Rotarians, on completion of the first quarter of RY2021-22. It has been a learning experience, but also gratifying for me on my official visits to clubs. I have experienced amazing projects that change lives in our communities, the joy of inducting new members, and celebration for Rotarians recognized for the generous gifts to the Rotary Foundation. My gratitude to Change Maker Presidents, Assistant Governors and Area Support officers who have contributed to the attainment of these accomplishments. In the remaining nine months ahead of us, I encourage each one of you to Do More and Grow More as we lay a firm foundation for D9213. I implore you to keep up the positive energy that you have so far exhibited, as you work towards accomplishing your goals.
I further congratulate you on successfully hosting the Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta and First Lady Rashi. I remain indebted to the Chairs of the projects that showcased activities namely Sam Owori Rotary Vijana Poa Village, RI - USAID WASH Program, Rotary Centenary Bank Cancer Center, Maternal and Child Health Program, Empower Girls Initiative, Rotary Mengo Hospital Blood Bank, and Rotary Peace Center-Makerere University. I applaud the efforts of the Rotary and Rotaract Clubs that admitted 140 and 115 new members respectively; and the Rotarians and Rotaractors that were recognized for generous gifts to the Rotary Foundation. I am also indebted to the generosity of Indian Association and Ruparelia Group for the warm reception to President Shekhar. I appreciate the Organizing Committee led by PDG Robert Waggwa Nsibirwa for the unrivalled team spirit, passion, and talent that made the visit of the RI President a memorable one.
My dear friends!
Welcome to October – Where we Focus on Economic and Community Development… along with celebrating World Polio Day!
Rotary’s long-term, sustained battle against Polio has defined our organization for decades. We have a right to be proud of all that we have accomplished through the years.
Our progress is real and noteworthy. And it's worth celebrating, Rotary and our Global Polio Eradication Initiative partners have reduced the incidence of polio by more than 99.9%, vaccinated more than 2.5 billion children against the virus, and prevented 18 million cases of paralysis. Over the years, Rotary has helped country after country move into the polio-free column. As we celebrated last year, Africa was certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as wild-Polio virus-free in August 2020. Polio is a viral disease that is transmitted from person to person, we are now down to just one type of wild polio virus in only one section of the world – Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
On his visit to Uganda RI President Shekha Metha took time off to share his personal story on one of the most popular shows in Uganda. In this interview President Shekha Metha shares about his life beyond Rotary and this journey through Rotary. What a story!! This keeps you watching from start to the end. Follow this link to know more about our phenomenal President!
