District President's report

The District governor, VDG, Cabinet Officials in various portfolios, the DCC–Leos, Lions, fellow Leos and Prospects.
Allow me to express my heart felt gratitude at the opportunity rendered to me to serve as the Leo District President for Leo district 413 for the Lionistic year 2008/09 with my working theme ‘ Together building miracles thought service’.
Many have been challenges in the year, however, we lived to see how we could remedy such to work to our advantage. We embarked on familiarization visitations to the various clubs, where the following were identified.
1. No proper handover to new office bearers where given
2. New officers orientation was not done
3. Guidance from Leo advisors was in some clubs no existent
4. Raising membership in some clubs was a challenge to mention but a few.
As a district we saw a need to help the clubs in some of those issues which were sometimes addressed during our visitation and also where among the various issues discussed included club management, roles of various club officers, how to undertake community relevant projects. To facilitate ease of communication, the District website, www.leos-413.blogspot.com has been established and for any articles or information that the clubs need to communicate to the district and want to be posted on the web site please send such info to leos413@gmail.com
Furthermore, we held a one day Leo leadership workshop hosted by Leo club of UTH where various topics were discussed. It was at this forum where workshop participants strategized to grow their club membership.
I had an opportunity in the earlier part of my term of office to attend Leo district Council meeting in Gweru, Zimbabwe with two Leos from UTH, the experience was very enriching. Were scheduled to have hosted Leos from 412 during our conference, however, due to circumstances beyond our control we were unable to.
The district has continued to face attrition in numbers of both clubs and membership at one time Leo district 413 boasted of having more than 21 Leo clubs but currently only 9 clubs are in existence and of these six are active. That the first Leo club (Kalonga) in Zambia is non existent makes sad readings.
We urge the sponsoring Lions clubs despite there many financial difficulties to help guide the Leo clubs being there projects, community service undertaken by these Leo clubs enhances the relevance of not only the existence of a Leo club but the pride of the sponsoring Lions club, it’s like killing two birds with one stone.

The Northern Region has continued to be a challenge. Jacaranda Leo club showed signs of revival but now need serious sustenance of their comeback.
Many are the stories told of how the District Council meetings used to be, how vibrant and interesting meetings used to be. A lot has to be done if we are to bring back our district to its former glory. A strong Leo movement is a strong foundation for this Lions movement in our district. A quality and Informed Leo is key to a vibrant Lion Movement, hence the need to invest in the Leo movement. Many are such examples to the latter, Lion Grivas Chiyaba, Ln Dan Zyambo to mention but two.

Conclusion: I would like to explain my thanks to the Vice District Governor Lion Ben Siame (Munali) for the support and time availed to us as Leos. The DCC Leo’s Lion Boniface Chitundu (Woodlands) for his able guidance, To Leo advisor UTH – Lion Ester Lungu (Woodlands) for having been consistent in attending our Leo Council meetings whose guidance meant much to us as Leos . To the Leo’s of District 413 for the support and efforts made to make better the lives of our communities. To the sponsoring Lions clubs thank you for your sponsorship of Leos to our council meetings, however, increase on the sponsorship of the numbers of Leo’s attending the Council meetings as this provide a rare opportunity for the clubs to interact and share ideas on how to mark our existence in our respective communities.
To my executive, I would like to say thank you for serving with me.
To my successor Leo Chanda Mutati (UNZA) you have a big challenge ahead of you work with everyone in the District to seek solutions to help make our district a vibrant one. Select a team dedicated to the service of mankind otherwise you will do all the work by yourself. I pledge my support to you when called upon.
Thank you
LEO STEPHEN BESA

District President 2008/09
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Leo Motela Ambulaya

District Secretary 2008/09

Leo Mwila Chewe

District Treasurer 2008/09
Leo Isaac Musonda
District Vice President 2008/09
Leo Chiluba Mumba
Immediate Past District president – Leo Chiluba Mumba

Issue 7, August 2008
Message from International Headquarters
The 2nd Global Leo Conference was held during the Lions Clubs International Convention,
Bangkok, Thailand. Leos met from around the world, shared success stories, discussed how to
improve their sponsor relationships, and ways to further develop their leadership skills.
Thank you to the Leo club advisors who attended and supported the Global Leo Conference!
Photos of Leo conference events are available at www.lionsclubs.org, click: Youth Programs, Leo
Clubs, Leos at Convention.
What’s New
Improvements to the Leo Club Program are under way! At the June 2008 board meeting, LCI’s
Board of Directors approved the new Leo brand core (what we’re made of, things we can’t change
about who we are), personality (how we want people to see us, the perception we want the market
to have of us), and truth (an internal and external statement of who we are and what we do).
Leo Brand Core = Community, Development, Fulfillment
Leo Brand Personality = Global, Contemporary, Friendly
Leo Brand Truth = Develop young, motivated, global leaders, who derive fun and
satisfaction from serving and strengthening the community.
The design direction for collateral materials is currently being developed and we are working on
identifying a tagline. Taglines are a brief and evocative phrase or sentence associated with the
brand name and logo that connotes the nature or character of the club. We hope you took the time
to provide us with your opinion by completing the tagline survey you received earlier this month.
The creation of a Leo/Lion Advisory Panel has been approved and the Youth Programs Department
is currently developing a panel member nomination form to be reviewed at the October/November
2008 board meeting.
Training Materials – As part of the Leo marketing/branding project, we are currently working on
developing training tools for Leo advisors. In the interim, advisors can access the training tools
currently available on the Resource Center. To access the online training courses and other
training material, visit www.lionsclubs.org, click: Resources, Learning Center.
The LeoWMMR system will soon be available! It will enable LCI to communicate with Leo members
at the club level. The Youth Programs Department is looking forward to having the ability to
communicate directly with you and your club!
Leo Advisor e-News
Important Reminders
Did your Leo officers remember to submit the Annual Leo Club Officer and Membership Report (LEO
72) to the Youth Programs Department? The report is available online as a Word document or an
online form at www.lionsclubs.org, click: Resources, Forms, Leo/Youth.
Leo Club Excellence Award nominations are due August 15. All districts (single or sub-district)
may endorse one Leo club per district to receive this prestigious award. For an application, go to
www.lionsclubs.org, click: Youth Programs, Leo Clubs, Awards and Recognition.
Leo October Membership Growth Award – Any Leo who recruits three or more new members in
October can receive the Leo Club Membership Growth Award. Leo club advisors must submit
nominations by November 30. For award criteria, visit www.lionsclubs.org, click: Youth Programs,

Awards and Recognition.

100% Leo Club President Award – In September, you will receive criteria; please review to
determine if your Leo club president is eligible for this award. If the Leo club president meets all of
the requirements, you can present the award on behalf of Lions Clubs International.

Awards & Recognition
2007-08 Leo of the Year recipients:
Tia Messino Illinois/USA MD 1, Spring Valley Leo Club
Anantha Singarajah California/USA MD 4, Diamond Bar H.S. Leo Club
Whitney Weber South Dakota/USA MD 5, Salsa Leo Club
Dominic Sicchitano Pennsylvania/USA MD 14, Bentlyeville Leo Club
Shanna Grace New Jersey/USA MD 16, Point Pleasant Borough H.S. Leo Club
Jessica Roy Kansas/USA MD 17, Blue Valley West H.S. Leo Club
Emily Haejoon Moon Vancouver/Canada MD 19, Vancouver West Leo Club
Rachael Costello New York/USA MD 20, Hendrick Hudson Leo Club
Michael Buscemi Maryland/USA MD 22, Shady Grove Middle School Leo Club
Rachel Warsco Indiana/USA MD 25, Students Sharing Hearts Leo Club
Anai Steluti Silva Brazil MD LC, Palmeira D’ Oeste Leo Club
Juan Francisco Antil-Cancino Chile MD T, Esperanza Joven Leo Club
Thomas Helmut-Minichmayr Austria MD 114 Wels Leo Club
Marina Isabel Salema Portugal MD 115, Santiago Do Cacem Leo Club
Reece Colman Australia MD 201, Lake Tuggeranong Leo Club
Pui Yung (Emily) Ho China MD 303, Hong Kong Host Leo Club
Asitha Pinnaduwa Sri Lanka MD 306, Colombo Host Leo Club
Amit Bansal India MD 322, Calcutta Adarsh Leo Club
Anand Mehta India MD 323, Bombay Up Town Leo Club
Tomonori Nakayama Japan MD 333, Kashiwa Green Leo Club
Junko Miyasaka Japan MD 334, Maruko Leo Club
Kenji Okubo Japan MD 335, Osaka Shirokita Leo Club
Congratulations to all the winners! For more information on the Leo of the Year award, visit
www.lionsclubs.org, click: Youth Programs, Leo Clubs, Awards and Recognition.


The Leo Club of Kathmandu Bagmati of Nepal organized a
plantation program on June 7, 2008 for World Environment
Day. A total of 350 seedlings of different species were planted.
During plantation, Leos also collected litter from the area—
making the environment look clean, neat, and green!
The Bartlett Leo Club of Illinois, USA donated $200
to the Bartlett Park District to sponsor a kite making
session where they made over 200 kites for Earth
Day. There were over 50 kites flying outside
throughout the day!
If you would like your Leo club to be highlighted in the Advisor e-News, please send a Leo
Successful Project/Activity Report (Leo-SPA) to the Youth Programs Department at
leo@lionsclubs.org. The form is available at www.lionsclubs.org, click: Resources, Forms,
Leo/Youth.
Youth Programs Department – International Headquarters
300 W. 22nd Street, Oak Brook, IL 60523 USA
Phone (1) 630-571-5466 ext 6713 Fax (1) 630-571-1692
leo@lionsclubs.org