Rotary Club of Kampala North Bulletin - August 17-23, 2015

Mbarara over the weekendWho attended the mega fellowship inSome of the members of RC Kampala NorthRC Kampala NorthNewsletterAugust 17-23, 2015August is membershipand extension monthIn Rotary, the month ofAugust is dedicated tomembership. Clubs are askedto focus on the key issuesaffecting membership namely: Attracting new members Ensuring retention ofcurrent membersExtending rotary beyondthe known areasCurrent global statistics onRotary membership indicatethat membership has stagnatedaround 1.2 million over a longperiod of time.From The President’s Office:Reflecting on the Mega South Western fellowshipThe much anticipated South WesternMega Fellowship took place on Saturday15th August at Asamar ResortHotel in Mbarara. It was a great fellowshipwith 335 Rotarians, 23 rotaractors and 15guests in attendance. The events started withan informal campfire fellowship on Friday14th August at the Rotary House (Yes, Mbararahas a Rotary House) in Kiyanja, KaseseRoad. The Kampala North tempters were onstage again in a demonstration of true fun andfellowship in Rotary with their “Sankalewa”dance. Various Rotary Clubs sang and dancedto entertain the guests. No African celebrationis complete without a meaty meal and this wasno exception. Sumptuous nyama choma wason the menu and a decent amount of local andbottled drinks to wash it down.Africa Without Polio For One YearAfter 11.00pm the guests started leaving onlyto meet again at a popular Mbarara nightspot.I do not have the liberty to discuss the happeningsthere but I strongly suspect they areresponsible for the conference opening withhalf the expected attendees.The Conference was rich in both form andcontent. A great panel of renowned Rotariansaddressed an enthusiastic and participatoryaudience. The District Governor, Bob Nsibirwaopened the conference with insights intoour obligations and responsibilities as Rotariansand the attendant privileges and benefits.Past District Governor Mwanje enlightenedthe audience on leadership in Rotary and the(Continued on page 3)August 11, 2015 marked a significant milestone for Africa in its effort to eradicate poliofrom the continent. A FULL YEAR has passed since Africa’s last reported case caused bythe wild poliovirus.Somalia was the last country to identify a new case, which occurred on 11 August 2014. WhileAfrica has achieved an important public health milestone, the job is not yet finished. To end polioforever, all countries – both endemic and non-endemic – must strengthen routine immunization,address gaps in disease surveillance and do more to reach children who are still being missed byvaccinators.Rotary members have played a key role in the eradication effort. They have led the way in raisingfunds, advocating for government support, building awareness, and mobilizing volunteers on theA ground. Publication [Source: of Rotary Rotary Club Of International]Kampala North. All Rights Reserved. E-mail: rcknnews@gmail.com

Kampala North Newsletter August 17-23, 2015Page 2Trailing DG BobRC Nateete-Kampala-August 10, 2015RC Nateete Kampala has re-branded! The quality and quantityof membership is very impressive and should provide the goodbase to improve in the other elements of an effective club. Oneof the more improved Club. They need to visit Clubs in CBDto learn and share more.Kyambogo—August 6, 2015Promised to "takeover" RC Kyambogo in the next 5 years....with a plan to have at least 3 Rotaractors join RC Kyambogoevery yearMaking progress in lowering the age and increasing genderratio. 30% of the membership are former Rotaractors withmore joining this year, the Club will have the right "software"to move to higher levels in fellowship and service.Good work @ the Greatlakes rehabilitation center --- helpingindividuals from the community and beyond to live an independentlife through acquisition of artificial limbs.DG Bob poses with members of the RC Nateete-KampalaOur Charter NigRC Rukunguri Central—July 26, 2015The Club has decided to go back to basics, deleted 5 members outthe 10 they had for dues non payment. I inducted two young ladiesand one young gentleman to raise the club membership to 8committed Rotarians. The 3 young Rotarians should bring themuch needed energy, creativity and innovation to move the Clubforward. Otherwise very happy and hospitable Rotarians.DG Bob poses with children of Katende SchoolA Publication of Rotary Club Of Kampala North. All Rights Reserved. E-mail: rcknnews@gmail.com

Page 3Kampala North Newsletter August 17-23, 2015Rotary Aside: A Board Game To Prevent African Women Dying In Childbirthniversity researchers have created a board game designed toU help African midwives prevent women dying in childbirth.The game, called Progression, has been made by the University ofManchester's school of nursing and midwifery.It has been designed to help in the use of a chart which many midwivesfind difficult to complete.The partograph records heart rate, blood pressure and temperatureand is used to detect problems during labour.The game's creators noted that midwives generally struggle to usethe chart as a decision-making aid.This prevents it being used properly to prevent death and illnessduring childbirth - a major problem in developing countries.'Crucial benefit'With this in mind, Progression involves charting a series of findingsfrom a woman in labour.As players move around the board they land on spaces which triggera randomly selected card question, which they have to answerto keep moving.A pilot scheme carried out with 165 midwives in east Africa hasjust concluded and indicated the game was well-received.ight In PhotosProf Dame Tina Lavender, who led the project, said: "The crucialbenefit of using this game is that it allows midwives to make mistakeswithout endangering lives."The game is designed to provide new knowledge, revise whatthey already know and discuss with other players the best ways tosupport women. The feedback from midwives working in thesecountries during the pilot was overwhelmingly positive."[Source: BBC News]President’s message (Continued from page 1)challenges of leading volunteers as opposed to leading employees.Past District Governor Tusu challenged Rotarians and RotaryClubs on their commitment to membership growth through increasingmembership and creation of new Rotary clubs and underscoredthe importance of membership in enabling service to thecommunities. Past Assistant Governor Aggrey Kankunda presenteda role-play on the fundamentals of stewardship in Rotary andDistrict Governor Nominee, Ken Mugisha gave tips and sharedexperiences on successful fundraising, emphasizing the “power ofapproach” (much like Mathew 7:7). Ethan Mussolini explained theimportance of the Vijana Poa programme and shared the experienceof a few Rotary clubs that have started Vijana Poa projects. Itwas interesting to listen the some of the most common sense jobopportunities we can create for our unemployed and unemployableyouth. Past President Mike Sebalu emphasized the importance ofportraying the correct Rotary image and creating the correct perceptionsabout Rotary in order to gain support from potential partnersin service and goodwill in society. Past Assistant GovernorRonald Kawadwa gave highlights on the importance of Rotariansconnecting with the youth especially our Rotaractors to the growthand survival of Rotary.It was a well-organized and well-attended conference. The ambiancein the tendered mature gardens of Asamar Resort Hotel, offeredto the conference gratis by our own Rotarian Asaph NtengyeRuhinda was excellent. It was exciting to meet and talk with Rotariansfrom across the country all in one fellowship. It was a goodopportunity to reflect August’s theme “Membership”.A Publication of Rotary Club Of Kampala North. All Rights Reserved. E-mail: rcknnews@gmail.com

People And EventsNEXT FELLOWSHIP: August 24, 2015: DG OfficialVisitDG Bob will make the official visit to the ClubAugust 31, 2015: All Monday Club Joint FellowshipRC Kampala North will host all Monday Clubs in ajoint fellowship.Sept 10–Oct 3, 2015: VTT To CanadaDr. Isaac Okullo leads VTT to Alberta.Oct 23-25, 2015: Rotary Family Health DaysRFHDs is a District program. RCKN participation isexpected.Saturday: October 31 st 2015: Singing and DancingCompetition: :THEME: “A Gift to Orphans Through Dance”AUGUST BIRTHDAYSAnn Faridah Mugisha3 rd AugAnn Martha Murali4 th AugRtn. Ibrahim Kasirye6 th AugRtn. Ephraim Kwizera8 th AugAnn Philomera Rwabukuku 8 th AugAnn Dorothy Mwanje / DG 8 th AugRtn. Priscilla Nakiboneka 12 th AugRtn. Nelson Kahandi14 th AugAnn Olive Kwizera15 th AugRtn. Victoria Nakku18 th AugRtn. Louis Kasekende26 th AugRtn. Godfrey Semakula27 th AugRtn. Barbara Buwule31 st AugAUGUST WEDDING ANNIVERSARIESLydia & Jeff Sebuyira 8 th AugMary & James Barahukwa 10 th AugEdith & Louis Kasekende 11 th Aug (Silver)Molly & William Byandusya 20 th AugDorothy & Stephen Mwanje 25 th Aug (Silver)(DG)Hope & Frank Mwesigye 27 th Aug (27 years)Beatrice & Edward Basaliza 28 th AugSunday August 30, 2015A Publication of Rotary Club Of Kampala North. All Rights Reserved. E-mail: rcknnews@gmail.com