Editor
Dr. Stanley Bubikire, the District Governor of Lions District 411B in Uganda, issued a challenge to the Lions of Ntungamo. He encouraged them to actively recruit members from various backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of engaging more hands in serving and supporting the less privileged in the community.
During the end-of-year fellowship organized by the Lion Club Ntungamo at the residence of Lion Jacob Kafureeka Jack Jex, the Mayor of Ntungamo Municipality, in Mishenyi Itojo sub-county, Ruhaama county, Ntungamo district, Dr. Bubikire commended the Lions for their constructive contributions, particularly highlighting the construction of passenger sheds in Ntungamo Municipality.
Dr. Bubikire urged the Lion Club members to prioritize services that bring value to the community. Additionally, he suggested that they invest in business ventures to embody the entrepreneurial spirit of Melvin Johns, the founder of the club in 1917.
Praising the Lion Club Ntungamo as one of the top-performing clubs in the country, Dr. Bubikire encouraged them to continue their dedicated service to the community.
Lion Rev. Fr. Oscar Ahimbisibwe Omusyasya, the President of the Lion Club Ntungamo, expressed appreciation for the members’ efforts in mobilizing new recruits and participating in community volunteerism to foster community improvement. He shared that the club conducts fellowships in members’ homes as a means of getting acquainted with their families.
The host, Lion Jacob Kafureeka Jack Jex, the Mayor of Ntungamo Municipality, thanked the club members for their visit and gifts. Jack Jex invited all guests to join the club and contribute to serving the less privileged in the community.
During the event, six individuals were inducted into the Lions Club, increasing the total number of club members to 95. Additionally, a tree-planting initiative was undertaken to contribute to environmental conservation.
