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The Object of Rotary

THE OBJECT of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and in particular to encourage and foster.

FIRST The development and acquaintance as an opportunity for

service.SECOND High ethical standards in business and

professions, the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations and the dignifying

of each Rotarians occupations as an opportunity to serve society.

THIRD The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business and community life.FOURTH The advancement of international understanding, goodwill and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.

The 4 -way Test

OF THE THINGS we think, say or do:1) Is it the TRUTH?

2) Is it FAIR to all the concerned? 3) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER

FRIENDSHIPS?4) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The Grace

For what we have received and are about to receive, may the good Lord make us truly thankful and ever mindful of the needs of others. Amen.

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Message from the RI President, 2019/ 2020

September 2019

Here in the United States, another summer is winding down. And for the Maloney family,

every summer ends with a return to my hometown of Ridgway, Illinois, for the annual Popcorn Day festival, where I am honored to serve as the “Popcorn King,” the master of ceremonies for the day’s events.

Regardless of the season, every family has its own traditions. I would like to suggest a new one for yours: Find an opportunity to introduce your family to Rotary. One of my family’s traditions is to take our daughters and grandsons to the Rotary International Convention. The 2020 convention in Honolulu will be a wonderful way to introduce your children and grandchildren to the internationality of Rotary. We are planning many family-oriented events for everyone to enjoy.

Any time is a fabulous time to bring family members on a Rotary service project or to a fundraising event. But perhaps you have not seen many family-friendly events at your club. That is precisely why one of my top priorities this year is to make most Rotary events welcoming to family members.

We must foster a culture where Rotary does not compete with family, but complements it. We should never expect our members to choose between the two. That means being realistic in our expectations, considerate in our scheduling, and welcoming of children at Rotary events on every level.

Often, the young professionals that Rotary needs to attract in order to remain a dynamic 21st-century service organization are the very people who have the greatest family responsibilities. We must not keep these prospective young members away from their families by holding events on evenings and weekends at which their children are not welcome.

For too long, we have closed the doors of many Rotary events to children and sometimes even spouses. What wasted opportunities these are! Every chance we have to pass on the gift of Rotary to young people is one we must take if we are going to grow Rotary and ensure that the next generation is fully engaged in our mission.

So let us open our doors and do it in a fun way, with opportunities that make our children and grandchildren want to learn more about Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary membership. Start small if you must — perhaps by holding some of your meetings at more family-friendly times — but think about how you can continue these kinds of events for years to come.

Bringing children to Rotary events is not just fun; it also exposes them to the world! Make this a memorable year for your family — and an unforgettable year for the ever-expanding family of Rotary as Rotary Connects the World.

Any time is a fabulous time to bring family members on a Rotary service project or to a fundraising event.

Mark Daniel MaloneyPresident, Rotary International, 2019/2020

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Message from the Club President2019/ 2020

September 2019

Greetings Rotary Fraternity,

I wish to sincerely appreciate the team of Rotary Club of Kampala Central for the work well done in the month of August indeed it has been a busy month where we had a rotary activity every weekend. The following were the key activities during the month.

We launched the illiteracy program/donation of books in

five primary schools; Buyiija Kabira Primary School, Kabira Church of Uganda (COU) Primary School, Buyiija Model Primary School, Nsagwa Millennium Primary School and St Peter’s Primary School Kabira. This was crowned by hospitality by our Chief Guest Hon. John Bosco Lubyayi Member of Parliament (MP) Mawokota South and vocation tour to our own Rtn. Leilah’s Poultry Farm.

We had TRF recognition for MAJOR DONORS AND PHFS. I wish to appreciate members for the generous contribution you make to Rotary Foundation and encourage other team members to contribute to Rotary Foundation which in turn facilitates implementation of our projects.

I highly appreciate the home hospitality by IPP Ivan Mwondha and Immediate Past First Lady Rtn. Joan Mwondha. You hosted us to a marvelous evening/night. May God reward you abundantly.

We also organized the Rotary Family Health Day at Lukwanga-Good Hope Primary School where we treated over Six Hundred and Forty (640) patients. I am grateful to the Rotary Team and the Doctors.

Rotary Cancer Run: The Rotary Club of Kampala Central was the best in the sale of Cancer Run tickets totaling to 1050 tickets. I sincerely appreciate Club Members and Rotaract Club of Nakawa Vocation Institute for participating in the Rotary Cancer Run and managing the water point perfectly well.

The Club Commissioned the Maternity Ward and Operating

Theater at Freda Carr Ngora Hospital on 31st August 2019 in Ngora. I sincerely appreciate the Rt. Hon. Jacob Oulanyah Deputy Speaker Parliament of Uganda, District Governor Francis Xavier Sentamu, Country Chair Emmy Arima Taniko, District Grants Chair James Nkooka, Assistant Governor Joseph Niwamanya, and Hon. Abala David ,Member of Parliament Ngora County, Hon. Amongin Jackeline, Ngora District Woman Representative, Rt. Rev. Edison Erijei, Bishop of Kumi Diocese, Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Kumi, Representative for Ministry Of Health, Club Members and Rotary Clubs of: Kumi, Soroti, Kampala West, Mutudwe, Bweyogererenamboole, Kampala Metropolitan and Rotaract Clubs of Kampala Central, Nakawa Vocation Training Institute, Cape Munyonyo, Kampala North Musical

and Lukulinanganda for gracing the occasion.

The theme for the month of September is “Basic Education and Literacy.” We shall continue to contribute to this focus area of Rotary through our continued partnership with the schools that we are supporting in Lukwanga Sub Parish of Wakiso District. I call upon all members of the club to continue and unwavering spirit of service above self as we seek to improve the lives of the less privileged in our community.

As Rotarians lets continue to Love Rotary, Live Rotary, Support Rotary, Laugh Rotary, Promote Rotary, have fun in Rotary and act Rotary as we seek to CONNECT THE WORLD as rotary shares its legacy of SERVICE ABOVE SELF.

Kiiza Charles Lwanga (PHF)President, RC Kampala Central, 2019/2020

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Message from the District Governor, 9211

September 2019

It is now two months since the start of the connecting Rotary

Year 2019-2020. The ended month of August was Membership and New Club Development Month and from all indications, it has been a great month for exposing Rotary to the wider community and for membership growth. Several clubs participated in the Rotary Cancer Run and the Eastern Mega Fellowship. Thank you for connecting the world.

The month of September, we highlight Basic Education and Literacy, one of the six areas of focus. My friends, did you know that worldwide, many children have no access to education and people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Rotarians are supporting educational projects that provide technology, teacher training, vocational training teams, student meal programs, and low-cost textbooks to communities. The goal is to strengthenthe capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.

As Rotarians we dare to imagine a world where all children have access

to education and opportunities for productive work as adults. Literacy is central to ensuring that all children develop the capacity to imagine a better future and the skills necessary to shape those dreams. The power of literacy lies not just in the ability to read and write, but rather in the capacity to apply these skills to effectively connect, interpret and discern the complexities of the world in which we live. Literacy is essential to solving the challenges of the world, including eradicating poverty, malnutrition, poor health care and inadequate sanitation.

Rotary affords each of us the opportunity to help provide

basic education and literacy skills to those in need in our communities as one of the six areas of focus for grant funding, Rotary International has endorsed this area of work as important and impactful. What you need to do is to define a problem, propose a solution that may require funding and measure the impact of the project itself.

Without basic education and literacy, people will no doubt be disadvantaged in future opportunities for success and support of their families. Basic

Education and literacy skills are the basic tools that can change a life, and, with each life changed, families and ultimately societies are positively impacted.

I ask you to channel your energy this month in enabling your community to a better future; a brighter future.

As a reminder, by now you should have paid your Rotary

International half-yearly dues, District and Country Dues. If you have not then I urge you to do so poste-haste.

My friends, we are truly part of a wonderful organization. Through the clubs I have visited as part of my official visit as District Governor, you have done a lot of impact in the respective communities. Be proud to be a Rotarian – I certainly am.

Let us do our part to provide this basic human need!

Francis Xavier SentamuDistrict Governor, 9211 RIY, 2019/2020

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Commisioning of the Maternity Wardand Operating Theatre at

Freda Carr Ngora Hospital [FCGH]

Located approximately 248kms from Hotel Africana, Ngora is a beautiful

small district in the far easternpart of Uganda.

Like most areas across the country, women and children in Ngora have for long lacked ‘better’ health care services.

A rural Private Not for Profit Hospital, Freda Carr hospital was founded in 1922 as a small medical mission with a donation from a one Mr. Ernest Carr in memory of his daughter Freda who had died in East Africa.

Today, the hospital annually provides care to a population of more than 250,000 people directly and indirectly.

In Uganda, high-impact interventions are not reaching all of the women and newborns who need them especially those in rural districts. This could be a thing of the past for mothers and babies in Ngora district as a result of the USD192, 000 project interventions that Rotary has donated to their community.

The project involved the refurbishment of the dilapidated structures that housed the Maternity ward and operating theatre at the hospital, provision of a 15,000 liter water tank and reconstruction of the walkway between the Operating Theater and Maternity Ward.

It also included provision of equipment that included delivery beds, examination coaches, oxygen concentrators, baby incubators, an autoclave, operating theatre table, operating lamp ceiling type, mobile operating lamp with rechargeable

batteries. The project also has a component of emergency obstetric and neonatal training for the local nurses and midwives.

While commissioning the fully refurbished operating theatre

and maternity ward, the Rt.Hon.Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, emotionally narrated the good that follows a good gesture, likeRotary. He was glad that he had donated to The Rotary Foundation and was motivated to continuegiving because of the good works he had witnessed Rotary do.

In his remarks, the hospital administrator, Dr John Odit, described the hitherto dire situation of the hospital and the community it serves; “The hospital faces a struggle every day to serve its community; dilapidated buildings, inadequate equipment and lack of funding for staff and drugs makes the achievements of the hospital in providing the care it does nothing short of miraculous,” he said.

The news also attracted cheer and praise from a cross section of

Kampala residents especially those who have their childhood memories around Ngora. Charles Lwanga Kiiza President Rotary Club of Kampala Central extended his appreciation to thefollowing partners for all the support: Members of Rotary Club of Kampala Central, the various International Partners, the Hospital Administration, the Local Government and the Community in Ngora.

In attendance were Members of Parliament from the region, Hon. Jacqueline Amongin, Hon.

David Abala, Hon. Silas Aogon, Representatives from the Ministry of Health, DG Francis Xavier Sentamu, whose focus is on Maternal and child health, the Country Chair Emmy Arima Taniko, District Grants Chair, AG Joseph Niwamanya and the Rotary Fraternity.

Clubs Involved:• The Rotary club of Kampala-

Central in Uganda• Rotary Clubs of Thanet• Cardiff West• Reading Matins• Marlow• Marlow Thames• Harpenden Village• Reading Maiden Erlegh• Reading Abbey in the UKThe supporting Organization: Rotary Doctor Bank GB&I and WASRAG.

Expected Outcomes:• Reduced the mortality and

morbidity rate for children under the age of five;

• Reduced maternal mortality and morbidity rate;

• Improved access to essential medical services,

• Trained community health leaders and health care providers for mothers and their children;

• Disease prevention and treatment in infants and expectant mothers;

• Educational studies for career-minded professionals related to maternal and child health supported;

• Community development and economic empowerment enhanced.

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the before and afterFreda Carr Ngora Hospital

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Rotary Club of Kampala Central Donates Books to 5 Schools

The Rotary Club of Kampala Central donated

books to five Primary Schools on Saturday 3rd August 2019. The ceremony was held at Buyijja Kabira Primary School. This was made possible by a partnership between the Rotary Club of Kampala Central and Rotarian William and Linda Schoenl. The objective was to increase access to scholastic materials especially text books by primary school pupils. The Rotary Club of Kampala Central received a total of Five Thousand Dollars (USD 5000) from Rotarian William and Linda and these funds were used to procure the text books.

The following schools benefitted from the donation: Buyijja Kabira Primary School, St. Peter’s Primary School Kabira, Nsangwa Millennium Primary School, Buyijja Model Primary School and Kabira Church of Uganda Primary School.

Hon. John Bosco Lubyayi Member of Parliament for Mawokota South Constituency was the Chief Guest. Other stakeholders who attended the event included: Members of the Rotary Club of Kampala Central, Rotaract Club of Kampala Central, Rotaract

Club of Nakawa Vocational Institute, Rataract Club of Cape Monyonyo, Head teachers, Teachers and Pupils from the benefiting schools and the Chairman LCV.

Rtn. Kiiza Charles Lwanga President Rotary Club of Kampala Central thanked the partners for the support. He called on the schools to ensure proper utilization of the materials provided.

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Rotary Club of Kampala Central Partici-

pates in the Rotary Cancer Run 2019

Rotary Club of Kampala Central participated in the recent Cancer Run held on 25th August 2019. The Club emerged number one in the sale of tickets and a total of One Thousand and Fifty

(1050) tickets were sold. Rotary Club of Kampala Central was also in charge of a Water Point.

The President and Members appreciate the partners for all the support: Coca-Cola, Finca Uganda, Micro Finance Support Center (MSC), Bank of India, Parliament of Uganda, Centenary Bank, National Drug Authority, Ministry of Health, Liberty Assurance, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and Ministry of Finance.

Special thanks also go to the Rotaract Club of Kampala Central (ROCK) and Rotaract Club of Nakawa Vocation for actively supporting the cause.

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Rotary Club Of Kampala Central Organises Family Health Day In Lukwanga

17th August 2019

In a bid to promote healthy living and disease prevention, the Rotary Club of Kampala Central held the ROTARY FAMILY DAY in Lukwanga

on 17th August 2019 at Good Hope Primary School. The purpose was to provide comprehensive free health care services to a number of unprivileged communities in Lukwanga. It included general treatment and dental services. Over 600 community members (both children and adults) benefited from the camp.

A number of stakeholders supported the cause and they include among others: ISHU, Doctors from Mulago Hospital, Naguru Hospital, Naggalama Hospital, Rtn. Dr. Otim and Members of Rotary Club of Kampala Central, Rotaract Club of Kampala Central (ROCK) and Rotaract Club of Cape Munyonyo as well as Lukwanga Rotary Community Corp (RCC).

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Home Hospitality10th August 2019

Hosted by IPP Ivan Emmanuel Mwondha and Rtn. Joan Musiime Mwondha

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On 22nd August 2019, the Rotaract Club of Kampala Central (ROCK) hosted the Samuel M Karanja District Rotaract Representative (DRR) who is equivalent to the District Governor.

He emphasized the importance of District Partnerships, the importance of participating in country projects and networking. He called on Rotaractors to participate in projects outside their district. Some of them include: Rotaract East Africa Impact Project (REACT), the District Conferences and Assemblies (DCA) and Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA). Also present at the event was Rtn. Juliet Kyeyune Youth Service Chair Rotary Club of Kampala Central

The President of Rotary Club of Kampala Central Rtn Kiiza Charles Lwanga inducted 8 new Rotaractors for the Rotaract Club of Kampala Central (ROCK) recently. He emphasized the use of their professions to add value to the club and the community they serve.

ROTARACT CLUB OF KAMPALA CENTRAL (ROCK) HOSTED THE DISTRICT ROTARACT REPRESENTATIVE (DRR)

8 NEW MEMBERS INDUCTED FOR THE ROTARACT CLUB OF KAMPALA CENTRAL (ROCK)

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FellowshipsAugust

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Name of Rotarian Birthday Wedding Anniversary

Rtn. Mubiru Brian 3rd AugRtn. Winnie and her Andy 6th AugRtn. Ben Waira 7th Aug- Rtn. Leila- Sarah Luyiga S/O Rtn. Kibombo Sandra 8th AugDenis S/O Rtn. Suuza 10th AugManuel Muyobo S/O Rtn. Marion Muyobo 12th AugRtn. Kabumbuli Winnie 17th AugMoris S/O Rtn. Suuza 19th AugIan Mutenda S/O Rtn. Mutenda John 20th AugRtn. Marion Muyobo and her Andy 21st AugS Vignesh S/O Rtn. Suresh 23rd AugMalcolm S/O Rtn. Marion Muyobo 24th AugMartin Kisembo S/O President Kiza 29th Aug

AugustBirthdays & AnniversariesBabies

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IPP. Ivan Emmanuel MwondhaRtn. Kaganzi A. Julian

$100$200

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TRFAugust 2019

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