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MESSAGE FROM COUNCIL CHAIRMAN RASHMI KOOVERJEE
We welcome our governors from
their incredible Sydney experience and wish them
well for their endeavours
this fiscal year.
As we face the challenges of
2010-2011, I ask that you take my theme to your
heart: Let Service Be Our Sole Purpose.
Doing this, I have no doubt that our results will be
more effective and efforts more appreciated. The
spirit of Lionism will dominate our clubs and
communities, building greater bonds of fellowship
and making our clubs more attractive to others who
might wish to join us.
Lions are very proud of their
achievements in our Multiple District and as we move
forward into the future we are compelled to take
Lionism to greater heights to meet the increasing
challenges of the peoples of Southern Africa.
Letting Service Be Our Sole Purpose
will help us to identify the means to make much more
of an impact in meeting those challenges.
Each additional person who joins
our Organisation brings skills, expertise,
acquaintances and contacts that can help in
countless ways, exponentially increasing the
capabilities of our clubs. Letting
Service Be Our Sole Purpose will help us
to both keep our existing members and encourage
others to join.
Let Service Be Our Sole Purpose
as we embrace the needs of our Communities in
Southern Africa.
Rashmi Kooverjee
Council
Chair,
MD410 -
2010-2011
20th
July 2010
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 Founded in
1917 by Melvin Jones in the USA, Lions International can proudly say it
is the largest international service organisation in the world. A family
of members spanning from Australia to Brazil, from South Africa to Scandinavia
- all united by a common motto - "We Serve".
Lions throughout the world
accomplish varying activities, from cornea transplants to the supplying
of hearing aids, creating awareness of diabetes, promoting peace amongst
the youth, fostering international relations through youth exchange and
developing and creating awareness amongst the youth through "Leo" Clubs.
LCIF, the organisations' international grant-providing wing, brings in
much needed grants for training facilities, medical units and disaster
relief in times of need. During the floods in Mozambique, emergency
grants were given to aid the victims of this catastrophe. After
September 11, 2001, victims families were aided with counselling camps,
paid for by LCIF funding. The recent Tsunami disaster in South East
Asia also received substantial funding from L.C.I.F.
Lions
Clubs International came to South Africa in 1957 and the organisation has
grown exponentially since then. There are now 4 Districts within
this Multiple District which cover the countries of South Africa, Namibia,
Swaziland and Lesotho. The numerous clubs around the country provide a vital
lifeline for the many needy communities. Clubs are made up of dedicated
members from all walks of life who give up their spare time to serve those
in need.
This web site is dedicated to
all these members and their partners who make up this magnificent
organisation - we salute you all!!
In the words of James E
Doolittle "THERE IS NOTHING STRONGER THAN THE HEART OF A VOLUNTEER"
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