GROWING OUR FAMILY, EDUCATING OUR FUTURE
My dear Rotarians, Rotaractors and Friends,
The Rotary year moves swiftly. July and August are now well behind us. Although we still have ten months to go, the speed at which the first two months have flown by is a reminder of how short a year is. This calls upon us to make every day count if we are to realise our goals. Whether it is giving to The Rotary Foundation, implementing a community service project, or growing our membership, let us not miss any opportunity. Being intentional is key.
August and September offer us two powerful opportunities to reflect on who we are and why we exist.
The Rotary year moves swiftly. July and August are now well behind us. Although we still have ten months to go, the speed at which the first two months have flown by is a reminder of how short a year is. This calls upon us to make every day count if we are to realise our goals. Whether it is giving to The Rotary Foundation, implementing a community service project, or growing our membership, let us not miss any opportunity. Being intentional is key.
August and September offer us two powerful opportunities to reflect on who we are and why we exist.
August reminded us that Rotary is first and foremost about people. Reflecting on our theme, _“Create Lasting Impact,”_ it is clear that to create impact, we must first grow. It was delightful to see many clubs grow their numbers and, more importantly, actively engage their members. A happy membership creates a feed-forward effect — positive energy that makes a club attractive not only to prospective members but also to partners.
I personally welcome all who have joined our Rotary family since the start of this Rotary year. To those who invited and mentored guests, congratulations. To the clubs that have grown, please make it a habit. To those yet to grow, increasing our numbers is the right thing to do.
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I personally welcome all who have joined our Rotary family since the start of this Rotary year. To those who invited and mentored guests, congratulations. To the clubs that have grown, please make it a habit. To those yet to grow, increasing our numbers is the right thing to do.
Read on.....
The District Membership Soiree & Laurels Gala was a true celebration of our Rotary spirit and our number one internal priority. My sincere thanks to the Membership Committee led by the indefatigable Rtn. Dorothy Kyeyune and the Thursday Clubs that spearheaded the event. On that day, we welcomed our 152nd club — the Rotary Club of Kampala Islanders. Congratulations to Charter President Bernard Ochan and the entire membership. Your energy was palpable, and I look forward to fully harnessing it.
But membership is not just about numbers; it is about meaning. Every new member is a new pair of hands for service, a new mind for ideas, and a new heart for compassion. My challenge to every Rotarian and Rotaractor is simple: Have you asked someone to join Rotary this month? Growth is every Rotarian’s responsibility.
Let us not just invite people to our meetings; let us invite them to our mission. Let us make our clubs warm, welcoming, and engaging — where people come for service and stay for fellowship. Let us pay special attention to retaining our members and nurturing our Rotaractors, who are the now and tomorrow of this District.
September: Basic Education and Literacy Month
As we step into September, we do not shift away from growing our family; we ride on that strength to drive the activities of this new month.
Basic Education and Literacy is one of Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus, and it is the foundation upon which all other development rests. A child who cannot read cannot thrive. A community that cannot learn cannot develop.
In Uganda, many children still go to school without basic scholastic materials, and many schools lack libraries and trained teachers. This is our call to action.
Across D9213, I have already seen inspiring action — clubs donating books and setting up reading corners, paying school fees for vulnerable children, mentoring girls to stay in school, and supporting adult literacy classes.
This September, I call upon every club to undertake at least ONE impactful literacy project: equip a school library, conduct a career guidance and mentorship session, donate reading materials to a rural school, or support teacher training. The possibilities are endless.
Remember, when we teach someone to read, we give them a key that unlocks a lifetime of opportunity. That is one of the greatest gifts we can give as Rotarians.
On a sad note, the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was a tough one for all of us. I extend my sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Tooro. May you find comfort in the remarkable legacy he leaves behind. To all who have lost loved ones during this period, we stand in solidarity with you.
Dear friends, August taught us to grow our family. September challenges us to educate our future. Both months perfectly embody what it means to Create Lasting Impact.
Thank you to all clubs that continue to make District 9213 shine. Let us keep the momentum.
But membership is not just about numbers; it is about meaning. Every new member is a new pair of hands for service, a new mind for ideas, and a new heart for compassion. My challenge to every Rotarian and Rotaractor is simple: Have you asked someone to join Rotary this month? Growth is every Rotarian’s responsibility.
Let us not just invite people to our meetings; let us invite them to our mission. Let us make our clubs warm, welcoming, and engaging — where people come for service and stay for fellowship. Let us pay special attention to retaining our members and nurturing our Rotaractors, who are the now and tomorrow of this District.
September: Basic Education and Literacy Month
As we step into September, we do not shift away from growing our family; we ride on that strength to drive the activities of this new month.
Basic Education and Literacy is one of Rotary’s Seven Areas of Focus, and it is the foundation upon which all other development rests. A child who cannot read cannot thrive. A community that cannot learn cannot develop.
In Uganda, many children still go to school without basic scholastic materials, and many schools lack libraries and trained teachers. This is our call to action.
Across D9213, I have already seen inspiring action — clubs donating books and setting up reading corners, paying school fees for vulnerable children, mentoring girls to stay in school, and supporting adult literacy classes.
This September, I call upon every club to undertake at least ONE impactful literacy project: equip a school library, conduct a career guidance and mentorship session, donate reading materials to a rural school, or support teacher training. The possibilities are endless.
Remember, when we teach someone to read, we give them a key that unlocks a lifetime of opportunity. That is one of the greatest gifts we can give as Rotarians.
On a sad note, the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV was a tough one for all of us. I extend my sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the people of Tooro. May you find comfort in the remarkable legacy he leaves behind. To all who have lost loved ones during this period, we stand in solidarity with you.
Dear friends, August taught us to grow our family. September challenges us to educate our future. Both months perfectly embody what it means to Create Lasting Impact.
Thank you to all clubs that continue to make District 9213 shine. Let us keep the momentum.