The Representative - August Edition

THE District Rotaract Representative MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR’S iii Phone/Whatsapp +234-803-369-9311 DESK 1 District Rotaract Representative-Elect 2 Phone/Whatsapp +234-803-369-9311 DRR MESSAGE 2-3 District Secretary 4-5 Rotaract Club of Agege RI PRESIDENT 5 District Treasurer 6-7 Rotaract Club of Mushin DG MESSAGE 8 Rotaract Club of Ijebu-Ode IT WAS INDEED 8 Rotaract Club of Omole-Golden EVERGREEN INVESTITURE 9 Rotaract Club of Ijebu-Ode DRR VISITATION TO 10-11 Rotaract Club of TASUED RAC GBAGADA SOUTH Rotaract Club of OOU, Ago Iwoye 11 Rotaract Club of Olambe PHOTO GALLERY THE DRR VISITATION TO ROTARACT CLUB OF A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA IKORODU GOLDEN DRR VISITATION TO ROTARACT CLUB OF LEKKI PHASE I ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110 HOLDS MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FOR 2021 DISTRICT ACTIVITIES UPDATE ARTICLES, POEMS AND INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

of things we Message from the think, Editor's say or Desk do: It is another month of the year and another opportunity to continue make positive changes to 1. Is it the truth? ourselves and our community. I must say I was 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? overwhelmed by the grand acceptance the last edition of 3. Will it build GOODWILL and this publication got, especially with loads of positive comments, though it was a very tough task pulling that BETTER FRIENDSHIP? off. And so, I cannot go forward without appreciating the 4. Will it be BENEFICIARY to ever-committed and seless members of the editorial committee and everyone who in one way or the other all concerned? contributed to the success of the last publication. PURPOSE AND GOALS OF ROTARACT The month started off with the grand celebration of the change in leadership from the Opportunies to the The purpose of Rotaract is to Changemakers. It was indeed an evergreen event that will provide an opportunity for young linger in our memories for a long time to come. As we men and women to enhance the know, August is specically for membership growth and knowledge and skills that will assist development in our different clubs and clubs are them in personal development, to denitely rising up to the challenge to make it happen. address the physical and social Zones aren’t left out as well. And most importantly, the needs of their communities, and to District in its own way has challenged all clubs in making promote better relations between all membership development their watch word this period. people worldwide through a framework of friendship and We are hopeful and optimistic for the best of all service. Rotaractors, Rotarians and friends as we continue making our different clubs strong and render seless services to The Goals of Rotaract: our various communities. 1. To develop professional and Please take out time to read and digest each column leadership skills; and nd inspiration in them. 2. To emphasize respect for the Remember, there is always an opportunity to change rights of others, and to lives while also making a difference. promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful Tiamiyu Adetayo occupations; Editor-in-Chief Rotaract Club of Ijebu ode 3. To provide opportunities for young people to address the iii needs and concerns of the community and our world; 4. To provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs; 5. To motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary. THE A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

DISTRICT ROTARACT members to commemorate the rst day of the year by donating REPRESENTATIVE’S as little as 2Dollars each to The Rotary Foundation. The exercise MESSAGE that yielded amassing an excellent donations. Also, in the same month, the District established a juicy partnership with various FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST organizations and businesses for The Rotary Foundation; we launched The Foundation box at Excellence Hotel, Ogba and we Tick-tock the time says it is a new month. Welcome to shall launch the rest as soon as we nalize the rest the deals. the second month of Rotary Calendar. The month of August is designated to the development of Rotary As part of activities for The Green projects, on Saturday 31st July, 2021 there was also tree planting exercise at African Church family. Grammar School, Ita Eko, Abeokuta. A joint exercise with Rotary itself can never keep its place unless it is constantly Rotaract Club of Abeokuta and Omole-Golden. I want to appreciate these two Clubs for partnering with the District. growing; so also each individual clubs can not afford to stand As I conclude this address note, let me ofcially invite you still. all to the anticipated epoch making event where yours truly will Dear Changemakers, permit me to remind you the desire of be installed as the 38th District Rotaract Representative of Rotary International District 9110 tagged: EVERGREEN. The The Rotary International President Shekhar Mehta to grow event is holding at Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja and colour of the Rotary and has encouraged everyone to key into his vision day is Emerald Green (Monochrome), I look forward to your through each one, bring one. support and presence. It is going to be forever green. Rotaract Clubs are encouraged to develop membership by The new wave COVID-19 has been conrmed; we can stop adopting strategic approach to get more new members and also the spread and protect our friends by adhering to the retain the existing members. At District level, there shall be Government directives. activities geared towards membership. Updates shall be circulated through the District membership Development Kindly stay safe! Committee at the appropriate time and I want to encourage all Happy new month of August! Rotaract members/clubs to partner with the District. Cordially yours, In the bid to improve on membership data, the District Administration is working towards updating the District Ayodeji Ezekiel Sobowale website to have a section for membership data where all club presidents shall have access to add newly inducted members to District Rotaract Representative Rotary International their respective clubs’ database or remove members that bow District 9110 out from club. The presidents will have access code which will be [email protected] transferable to the successor and I am so optimistic that this idea 08033699311 will gradually phase out the rigorous process of District requesting members data every year since all that is required is just for the president to handover the access code to the successor. I urge you all to show cooperation with our District webmaster as we work on improving our membership records. The rst month of Rotary year was a fullled and eventful month for the District. The District encouraged Rotaract THE 1 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST Rotarian and Rotaractor to introduce a very bullish on clubs that hold virtual or hybrid meetings, and satellite clubs and new person into their club. cause-based clubs can also be very effective ways of growing Rotary. We are a membership organization, As you grow more, you will be able to and members are our greatest asset. You do more. Let us keep empowering girls through our work in each of the areas of are the ones who contribute so generously focus. Scholarships for girls, toilets in schools, health and hygiene education — to The Rotary Foundation. You are the there is so much we can do. Projects focused on the environment are also ones who dream big to bring good into the attracting interest the world over. Do participate in these projects locally and world through meaningful projects. And internationally to make this world a better place for us and for all species. of course, you are the ones who have put Each of you is a Rotary brand the world on the brink of eradicating ambassador, and all of the wonderful As we focus on membership in polio. work done by Rotarians around the world Rotary this month, I ask you to As we make membership a priority needs to be shared outside the Rotary community. Use social media to tell your help make history this year. For this year, let us focus on diversity by friends, colleagues, and relatives the stories of Service Above Self. more than 20 years, our membership has reaching out to younger people and Finally, I’m challenging every club, stood at 1.2 million. Rotary is a vibrant especially to women. Every club should during the coming year, to plan at least one Rotary Day of Service that will bring organization with a 116-year history, celebrate its new members, and every together volunteers from inside and outside Rotary and will celebrate and members in more than 220 countries and Rotarian who sponsors a member will be showcase the work of your club in your community. Visit rotary.org to nd out geographic areas, and a rich legacy of personally recognized by me. And those more about all of these initiatives, along with other ways to Serve to Change Lives. work in polio eradication and other who are successful in bringing in 25 or humanitarian programs. Rotary has more members will be part of our new changed so much in our own lives and the Membership Society. lives of others. As we Serve to Change Even as we share the gift of Rotary Lives, don’t you think Rotary could have with others, let us be sure to engage these an even greater impact on the world if new members, because an engaged more people were practicing Service Rotarian is an asset forever. And Above Self? remember that engaging our current My vision is to increase Rotary members and keeping them in our clubs is membership to 1.3 million by July 2022, j u s t a s i m p o r t a n t a s b r i n g i n g i n and the call to action is simple: Each One, newcomers. Let us also be ready to form Bring One. This year, I want every new clubs, especially exible ones. I am DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST It is a common saying that ‘Time waits The year began on July 1 with special 15 of The Punch newspaper’s edition on for no one’. In my New Year message and well attended prayer session led by July 1, 2021. Apart from celebrating the around this time last month, I said, the Chief Missioner (CM) of Nasrul-lahi- District Governor, the advert was also a “We kill time. We save time. We rob and li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT), public image tool for Rotary. It is evident get robbed of time, we lose time, and we Engr Morufu Onike Abdul- Azeez. The that the advertisement achieved its have all the time in the world. But no one CM who was once a Rotarian shared his objective because of the enquiries that we is powerful enough to stop the march of experience of Rotary and its ideals. He received. time or slow it down, hence we say, ‘how commended the foresight of the founding time ies.’” If we deconstruct this fathers of Rotary and juxtaposed it with A tour of The Rotary Centre was statement, it simply means we can not the Islamic position on acts of Charity. He conducted and guided by the Transition afford to play with time. prayed for the Change Maker District Committee Chairman, PAG Lanre Kasim Governor, Rotarians of the District and of RC Gbagada. This was followed May I therefore request we make the the nation at large. closely by the meeting of the District Staff best use of the moment as time waits for and the District Executive Committee no one. Our highly revered PDG Tunji Funsho who was in attendance at the On this note, I welcome you to session gave a goodwill message and August, the 2nd month of our Change pledged his support and that of the Maker Year. I am happy to address you Nigeria National PolioPlus Committee again in keeping with my promise of for a successful 2021-22 Rotary Year. bringing you up to speed and giving insights into what you should expect -- A full page sponsored both at international as well as local levels congratulatory colour advertisement by of Rotary in our world of service to some Rotarian friends of the Change humanity. Maker Governor was published on page THE 2 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

DG message contd. 574 RYLARIANS so far. I thank you all. State Government for the tree planting As you may be aware, August is exercise for the year 2021 which took (the DG’s Core Team). place on July 14 at Muri Okunola Park, My rst ofcial assignment was on 'Membership and New Club Victoria Island. The DG was represented Development Month'. RI President, by PAG Kayode Odebode at the event. 2nd July, 2021 when I attended the Shekhar Mehta, has charged us to DO investiture ceremony of Babawale MORE AND GROW MORE. We are To underscore the importance of training, Agbeyangi, the Change Maker President required to do more of projects, do more remedial PETS and DTA were organised of the Rotary Club of Lagos. The next day of community engagements, do more of for the second time for about 12 formed on 3rd July, 2021 it was my installation as collaborations, do more of partnerships, clubs that were formed towards the end the Change Maker District Governor of do more of public image and, more of the last Rotary year. The trainings were our District. It was a colourful ceremony importantly, GROW MORE in held on the 15th and 22nd July, 2021. The that was brilliantly packaged by the MEMBERSHIP. The summation of this Public Image Seminar and Grant Installation Committee Chaired by PAG charge is what has resulted in the name Management Seminar were also held Henry Akinyele of RC of Maryland, Ikeja. given to the year as CHANGE MAKER during the month. Year. We are to be the change we want The installation ceremony was and the change we want is to increase In preparation for the proposed visit witnessed by the Governor of Oyo State membership. of Rotary International President, who was represented by the Deputy Shekhar Mehta, to Nigeria between 1st Chief of Staff. It was a well-attended At the heart of our change making and 7th September, 2021, a Presidential event by Rotary leaders led by Past efforts is our goal to grow membership by Reception Committee was set up and Rotary International Vice President and 1,600 by chartering 36 new clubs and inaugurated on the 23rd July, 2021 under Director, PDG Yinka Babalola; other increase efforts in attraction and the Chairmanship of RRFC Deinde Shoga District Governors from the three engagement. and PDG Jide Akeredolu as his Vice districts in Nigeria, the Doyen of Past Chair. The Committee has already started District Governors in Nigeria, PDG Juli Clubs that are able to induct a work. Adelusi-Adeluyi, Past District Governors MINIMUM of TEN (10) MEMBERS or and their spouses. CHARTER at least ONE (1) ROTARY In the spirit of the Muslim festival of CLUB, ONE (1) ROTARACT CLUB AND Eid-el- Adha, the District organised an The Royal Fathers of the Day were ONE (1) INTERACT CLUB in the month Eid-el-Kabir Feast for Rotarians. It was a led by the Alake of Egbaland, Oba of August will be given a Special well-attended event. We are in the Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, Okukenu IV. Recognition and Award by September process of renovating and outsourcing Others included the Oba of Ojodu and the 2021. Names of the ten (10) inductees the management of J. B. Majiyagbe Guest Elegushi of Ikateland who was must reach the District ofce on or before House. We hope this will be concluded represented by a Prince from the palace. 31st August, 2021 while the document for within the rst quarter of the 2021-22 Also in attendance were captains of the New Rotary Club Application must Rotary Year. The Restaurant at the industry, family, friends, well-wishers be submitted to Rotary International on District is being considered for upgrade and the media. The Chairman of the or before 31st August, 2021. to a standard that will be acceptable to installation ceremony was Asiwaju Rotarians to encourage patronage. Solomon Kayode Onafowokan, OON I am pleased to report the formation while Chief (Mrs) Nike Akande, CON and charter of the Rotary Club of Alakuko The 3rd All Africa Rotary Zone 22 was the Mother of the Day. while application for Rotary Club of Ajao Institute 2021 will hold between 24th and Estate is awaiting charter any moment 28th August, 2021 in Yaoundé, The District team has since settled from now. In line with the District’s Cameroon. Registration fee can only be down to work with the commencement of Strategic Plan, a club with 100 or more paid after you must have registered the statutory District Governor’s visits to members is a Mega Club. online at www.rotaryinstitute2021- clubs. As at the end 6 of July, I have visited cm.org. 16 clubs: RC Ikeja, RC Lagos, RC Ikeja Clubs are enjoined to explore new South, RC New Magboro, RC Maryland, membership models to expand the range Arrangement has been concluded RC Gbagada, RC Falomo, RC Mushin of potential members. Junior with UBA to accept payment in Naira for Metro, RC Ojodu, RC Ikoyi, RC Ikoyi membership is for Rotaractors and registration at the rate of 420.00 to USD. Metro, RC Agege, RC Ogba, RC Gbagada people below the age of 30. This will Registration assistance can be obtained at South, RC Ikeja-Alausa and RC Igbe encourage age diversity. Family the District ofce and Nigerians do not Midland. membership is for spouses and children require visa to enter Cameroon. Please of regular members. Corporate come and enjoy the tourist attractions in The visits have been quite successful membership targets corporate Cameroon and network with Rotarians as clubs are living up to expectation. organisations having Rotary Clubs and other dignitaries from around the DEWEF received a big boost during the mainly for employees within their world. visits and the amount raised so far is organisations. N17,250,000. It may be necessary I Please permit me to use this medium mention that an individual donation of I regret to inform you that seven of to request that we fold our sleeves as we N2.0m by PDG Niji Raji and his wife in our clubs were terminated by Rotary intend to Do More and Grow More for the name of LARAADE Foundation is International during the month for failure Rotary. included the amount stated above. to pay dues after a long grace period. Members of the terminated clubs have In August, we shall continue our quest to Clubs have also been generous with been advised and encouraged to join Serve to Change Lives. God bless you. their support for RYLA during the visits other clubs. and this is quite commendable. Out of a target of 1,500 participants, commitments The DG was invited by the Lagos have been received from various clubs for THE 3 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

ROTARY DISTRICT 9110 HOSTS INVESTITURE CEREMONY FOR AYODEJI SOBOWALE - As He Becomes New District Rotaract Representative Rotaract memebers of Rotary DRR in his acceptance speech Pastor Tola Jordan Adebiyi, Chairman International District 9110 on promised to steer Rotaract Clubs in the The Ringeld Global Sevices, Otunba the 7the day of August 2021, district to great heights.The fun-lled Adeshina Koiku; Chairman organised an unforgettable Saturday also saw the presentation of Chessington Montessori Schools, investiture, fundraising and launch of awards to eminent individuals for Philanthropist Princess Olanrewaju service project for the District Rotaract their support of youths in the society Osibote; Tolu Onalaja, Group Representative,  Rotaractor Ayodeji and Rotaract as a whole. Awardees Executive Director, Revolution Plus Sobowale.The colourful event began included: Bamidele Onalaja; Property DevelopmentGuests at the with the Rotary grace and MD/C.E.O Revolution Plus Property introduction of guests after which the Development Company, Funke Doris formal investiture ceremony was held Salau (Phf); Senior Manager w h e r e  A d e d e j i W i n d a p o , t h e WEMABOD Estate Limited, Rotarian immediate past DRR passed on the Isichei Osamgbi; Deputy mantle of leadership to Ayodeji Director/Head Public Relations Ezekiel Sobowale, a Past President of (NIMASA), Goni Zakari; (EDF Ofcer, Rotaract Club of Omole-Golden.Filled NIMASA) andChris Alabi; MD/C.E.O with so much condence, the new Chrisgate International Limited, THE 4 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

pg. 7 contd. involvement in the preparation of the requirements and their roles towards the club activities for the 'Serve To Change Lives' rotary Year. Each board member answered in their capacity and how they plan to successfully carry out what they have been delegated to do. Proposed budget and plans of the club was discussed extensively and recommendations and suggestions was made where necessary. Comments, suggestions and advice was dished out from dignatories present, such as IPDR; Rtr. Ayodeji Windapo, President RC Gbagada South; Rtr. Uchenna Okwuego, ADRR Lagos Central; Rtr. Abdulazeez Adenekan, IPADR; Rtr. Afolabi A Abiola. They gave their opinions and suggested appropriately on various identied setbacks. They advised the board members on how best to have a successful rotary year. The DRR adviced the president to reach out to his predecessors for guidance and advice, he also urged club members to work cooperatively with the president and subsequently with the district towards achieving the goal of the club. event incuded District Governor, had a remarkable and evergreen The President, Rtr. Edu Azeez thanked Rotarian Remi Bello FCA, District everyone for their advice and promised to Governor Elect, Rtn Omotunde closure with empowerment project; work on those identied setbacks. the District Governor Remi Bello, FCA Distingushed personalities present Lawson, The rst female District presented a brand new grinding included; Rtr. Ayodedi Sobowale (DRR, Rotaract Representative Juliet Ubaka D9110), Rotarians; Rtn. Uchenna Okwuego Sobanjo, amongst others.The event machine to a community woman. (President, RC Gbagada South), Rtn. Sanni Biliamin (RC Gbagada South), Rtr. Raheem Rashidat (DS), Rtr. Adedeji Windapo (IPDR, DRR VISITATION TO RAC GBAGADA SOUTH D9110), Rtr. Isaac Ebunoluwa (DT.), Rtr. Taiwo Oladosu (DA.), Rtr. Susan Adesayo (DDA.), Rtr. Ayomide J. Egbeolu ( P. A to DRR), Rtr. Abdulazeez Adenekan (ADRR Lagos Central), Rtr. Afolabi A. Abiola (IPADR Lagos Central), Rtr. Akinlade Abdulwahab (IPDT), also present was Change Maker president of other clubs and league of past presidents. The club was inundated with lots of love, as the club meeting had in attendance several other club members, Change Maker president, league of past presidents, guests and friends of Rotaract. At exactly 6:30pm, the meeting was called to an end. The event couldn't have ended without entertainment and merry making, which was appreciated. The DRR visit was undisputedly a success. The Rotaract club of Gbagada South Gbagada South, after which the main agenda was graced with a visit by the Change of the day was promptly and immediately M a k e r D i s t r i c t R o t a r a c t dealt with. Required documents necessary to Representative (DRR.) Rtr. Ayodeji be presented for the DRR visitation was Sobowale. provided by the Change Maker President, “A Leader is the one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way” The meeting commenced at exactly Rtr. Edu Azeez and the document was - John C Maxwell 4:20pm, with brief introduction of the district scrutinized and assessed critically. Club board members and board members of RAC board members were quizzed on their THE 5 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

The District Governor Remi Bello, FCA (Right) and immediate Past District Rotaract Cross section of Rotary Leaders at the Investiture of 38th District Rotaract Representative Representative Adedeji Windapo (left) inducting Rotaract Ayodeji Sobowale (middle) as the Ayodeji Sobowale. (From Left) Immediate Past District Rotaract Representative Adedeji 38th District Rotaract Representative District 9110. (From Right Back) PDRR Juliet Windapo, Changemaker President Corona Ifeoma, The 38th District Rotaract Ubaka Sobanjo, PAG Saheed Rasheed, The District Governor Elect Omotunde Lawson and Representative Ayodeji Sobowale, The District Governor Remi Bello, FCA, Assistant Governor Taiwo Sonubi, PAG Saheed Rasheed, President of Rotary Club of Omole-Golden The District Governor Nominee Ifeyinwa Ejezie Favour Madu and Changemaker President Raheem The empowerment project at the Investiture of The 38th District Rotaract Representative. The 38 District Rotaract Representative with Council of Past District Rotaract Presentation of grinding machine to empower community people. (Right to Left) The Representatives at the investiture. (From Left to Right). PDRR Muyiwa Fadairo, PDRR District Governor Remi Bello, FCA, The Beneciary of the empowerment and the District Abayomi Shobowale, PDRR Constance Jaiyeola, PDRR Tunde Ojo, IPDRR Adedeji Rotaract Representative Ayodeji Sobowale during the presentation of the grinding machine Windapo, PDRR Juliet Ubaka Sobanjo, PDRR Seun Bamgbose, PDRR Muftau Adelotan and DRR Ayodeji Sobowale (middle). Cross section of Rotary leaders and Dignitaries (from left to Right) Rtn Kamal Opoola, The 38th District Rotaract Representative Ayodeji Sobowale with Changemaker Presidents PDRR Constance Jaiyeola, Rotary District Secretary Ehi Braimah, Rtn Adedayo of Clubs across Lagos and Ogun State Akinbobola, DGN Ifeyinwa Ejezie, DGE Motunde Lawson, IPDRR Adedeji Windapo, 6 DRR Ayodeji Sobowale (middle) District Governor Remi Bello, Yeye Folashade Koiku, Princess Osibote, PDR Juliet Ubaka Sobanjo, PAG Busola Satuyi, PDG Deinde Shoga, THE Matron Funke Salau A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

The grand entry of the 38th District Rotaract Representative in person of Ayodeji Ezekiel Awardee: Rtn Pincess Olanrewaju Osibote Sobowale at Oranmiyan Hall, Lagos Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. 2021-22 Matron of Rotaract District 9110Rtn Funke Salau Awardee: Rtn Goni Zakari Awardee: Rtn Isichei Osamgbi Group Managing Director, Revolution Plus Properties Bamidele Onalaja 7 THE A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

DRR VISITATION TO RAC IKORODU GOLDEN At exactly 5:09pm the District At exactly 6:49pm the DRR call tht Rotaract Representative call the board meeting to a close. board meeting to order. And Rotary grace was taken. Furthermore, the serve to change lives president Rtr. Ogunbanwo The DRR welcome the board Damilola call the fellowship to order at members to the meeting and urge us to exactly 7:10pm. see the visit as a way to chart a good Introduction of guest and friends present course for the club and the District at followed. large. The president called on Rtr. Akinlade Abdul-wahab to donate a song to light The DRR starts by introducing his up the atmosphere, followed by Auction board members present, likewise the sales anchored by Rtr. PP Oladosu president of Rac Ikorodu Golden Taiwo. introduce his board members present in no particular order. The president called upon the DRR to give his remark, before that the The District Secretary in person of District Secretary read the citation of the Rtr. Raheem Rasheedat read the DRR. The DRR thank criteria/documents that should be everyone for being at available before the visit. Afterwards the meeting and he questions were asked regards to the start with introduction documents been submitted. of his board members present for the The DRR urge the members of the meeting. He enjoined club to work on increasing the that club to continue membership strength of the club and try donating to the Rotary to sustain old members for the foundation. And thank betterment of the club. the members of the club for coming to the Rtn. PP Tawa Ayeni the vice 38th Investiture president of Rac Ikorodu Golden thank ceremony. the DRR for the visit, and advice the club members to be up and doing in moving the club forward. . ARTICLE, POEMS AND INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES DRR VISITATION TO RAC LEKKI PHASE I The existence of time was before time, At exactly 5:15 pm the District incorporate in-order to get new members scaling through centuries of war and Rotaract Representative called such as carrying out more visible projects, mayhem. Unperturbed by the viciousness the board meeting to order and more use of social media platforms and of men, constantly evolved through the Rotary grace was taken. better time management. precedence of men. Heroes rose and formed an integral part of The DRR began with a roll call of the Rtn Lucky stated he would work with the narration. Tales of the bravery and board members in attendance. He then board members to address all identied ingenuity of the sages were told proceeded to list the requirements that are issues. Rtn Ifeoma, President of the Rotary throughout generations, redening the to be presented during his visit. Club of Lekki Phase 1, shared the violence of men, trailblazing the path for importance of keeping to time and how it inventions and innovations, orchestrated The DRR introduced his board of can be the rst step to and shaping things technology and industrialization. directors and other members from his up. A new wave of dynamism in the future entourage. He went through our unknown is a mesmerizing feeling, submitted documents, noting areas that At exactly 6:15 pm the DRR called the enthralled by the present realities. were lacking and asking for board meeting to a close. It's almost unbelievable how resilient time improvements. is, impacted by the varied decisions of men, yet resolute in its resolve of a better He gave ideas that we could time. Strive to make an impact for the upcoming THE generations. It's an untold duty, an obligation and a service to humanity \"Serve to Change Lives” Oluwafemi Gbemileke Rotaract Club of OOU 8 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110 HOLDS MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR FOR 2021 Me m b e r s h i p e x t e n s i o n a n d The rst speaker, The immediate past communicate and capture the total attention engagement is a key part of the District Rotaract Representative, *Rtr. IPDR of the attendees. plans of Rotary Internation and Adedeji Adeoluwa Windapo phf spoke Rotaract District 9110 Nigeria this Rotary extensively on the topic \"With Elevation year. It has now become more important than comes a new Rotaract\". This topic is of utmost ever that existing Members be engaged while importance as per the new status of Rotaract also looking out to bring in more quality and it is very important that we start members into the family. preparing ourselves for the responsibilities The month of August as designated by that will accomplish this status. He was able Rotary International for Membership to highlight and explain in detail the policies development is a very important month in that will take effect come July 1, 2022. He also the calendar of Rotary and to celebrate that, charged everyone present on taking Rotaract Rotaract District 9110 Nigeria in partnership with 5 other Rotaract clubs (Rac Maryland, The Seminar also witnessed the Rac Lagos, Rac Orile Iganmu, Rac Gbagada induction of two new Rotaractors into the South and Rac Lagos Mainland) within the family and into the Rotaract club of Otta. district, organized a one-day membership Various gift items were given out to the seminar to sensitize Rotaractors on how best attendees as souvenirs to appreciate them for they can better serve humanity through attending. Umbrellas were given to the early Rotary by being a better and well informed birds, Pen, key holders, and Phone holders Rotaractor. were also given to everyone in attendance. The Seminar which had 58 physical and The souvenirs were courtesy of Revolution 9 online attendees, was held on the 21st of as a serious business. One which if done well plus Group. of attendance and August 2021 at the Bank PHB hall, Rotary Certicates center, Ikeja GRA Lagos. The theme of the with all sense of diligence and humility will partnership were issued to attendees and the event was Grow Rotaract, Grow Capacities not just benet us as an individual but also club that partnered. and Grow Communities. The Event featured the world at large. It was indeed a productive timeout as two seasoned guest speakers who were able The Changemaker president of The the attendees both online and physical were Rotary club of Mende Midtown, Rtn Raheem to charge all attendees as required by their Adebisi phf, discussed with the attendees the able to Learn, unlearn and relearn respective topic of discussion. \"essence of Professional Branding\" as the second topic for the day. This session deviated away from the usual Rotary/Rotaract discussion but it is also very necessary as Rotary is very much interested in professional development. He was able to explain what professional branding is and how it can positively affect the growth of our individual businesses. The session was really interesting as the guest speaker was able to THE 9 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

DISTRICT ACTIVITIES UPDATE: BOARD MEETING OF THE DISTRICT TEAM HELD ON THE 20TH OF AUGUST 2021 Raheem Rashidat Abiola saw the July edition of the newsletter and that stated that he structured his plan in such a if anyone has any idea or observation, such way that all Rotaract clubs in the Zone will The meeting was called to order at person should feel free to say it as the August get to host projects which will be hosted by exactly 4.50pm by the board chair after edition is in progress. their respective Sponsor clubsHe added that which the Rotary Grace was taken by the one at hand is the project of RAC all present. 4way test was taken by Rtr. He said we'll be having membership Maryland and that with time, more Aremo and the Purpose and Goals of Rotaract seminar by tomorrow with the topic 'Grow information will be made available to the was taken by Rtr. Mufutau of Lasucom. Rotaract.....and he urged all board members District and general public.Rtr. Aremo to attend and that once the chairman is promised to assist the ZR within his club and Attendance around, he'll give update as regards the the ZRR requested to work with 2 members In attendance were the the board chair program. from the clubRtr. Jessica said the problem in RAC Ikeja GRA is the president because he Rtr. Ayodeji Sobowale, Rtr. Raheem As regards DRR visit to clubs, the board doesn't really know much about Rotaract and Rashidat, DT, Rtr. Oladosu Taiwo, Rtr. chair said he has been able to visit six clubs, she has tried all her possible best on him but Mujeeb membership director, Rtr. Aremo, they are; RAC Omole Golden, RAC Ikoyi, seems he enjoys Rotary than RotaractRtr. Zonal Rep Miftaudeen, Rtr. Kunle Akinde, RAC Amuwo main, RAC Gbagada South, Mujeeb suggested Rtr. Aremo should be hold Rtr. Jessica, Rtr. Egbeolu Ayomide. RAC Ikorodu Golden and RAC Lekki Phase responsible in reviving the club as he is active 1. at the district levelRtr. Kunle Akinde also The board chair appreciated all board suggested the ZR create a strong committee members who were able to make it down to He said some club presidents messaged that will involve the DRR, ADRR, the meeting against all odds.He said the rst to tell him they are not on the itinerary and membership chair and the sponsor club to board meeting was disrupted by heavy the reason for that isn't far fetched as they bring back the club on board. rainfall on the scheduled date and hence why don't have president elects as at the time the the meeting didn't hold and that the reason itinerary was prepared and he told the DS The board chair said he feels the for the meeting is for us to know what is and DA to keep the records of such clubs. president of RAC Ikeja GRA needs heart to happening in the district that as a board heart talk and he promised to speak with him. member, wherever we found ourselves, we Installation Report The board chair asked the installation chair if should be able to give concise and factual The board chair said it was a successful report was ready and she said it's almost information about the district programs as ready and he told her to get it ready on or the DRR can't be everywhere and that the one but that we still have people who are yet before the next board meeting which will be board meeting is an avenue to carry everyone to redeem their pledges, some has paid all holding at the trek venue. along and rub minds together and he urged while some paid half.He said letters have all boards present to attend the next meeting been sent to some of them and that by next Membership Seminar; as he would love to see them and more other month he'll intensify more effort by calling. The chair apologized for coming late and faces. He said the Rotary International he said the major focus of the program is Matters Arising president will be visiting Nigeria from going to be on learning and that 2 guest September 2nd to September 7th and our speakers would be coming one of which District Updates; district will be the rst point of visit and that who's going to talk on Rotaract Elevation and The board chair appreciated everyone there are various activities lined up for that the other on how to brand ourselves day and that he and PDR Jaiyeola Constance professionally.He added that there'll be a for the successful installation and that he has are part of the committee. He said the reason session on my Rotary, how we can navigate received so much credit as regards the why he chose PDR Constance was because on my Rotary and courses that rotaractors can installation and that he'll like to direct the she was the DRRE the last time RI president partake in. He said there'll also be an accolades to the individual that chaired the came visiting and that rotaractors will be interactive session with the DRR, where program.He said before the installation, the given 10mins audience with the RI president rotaractors can ask him questions on any District had a Tree planting exercise in and within that 10mins, we'll do meaningful aspect of Rotary that they do not understand Abeokuta Ogun State in collaboration with thing that portrays Rotaract at large in the well. He said they were able to get the hall for RAC Abeokuta and RAC Omole Golden.He district. He said the Rotary District free with the help of the DRR. He said they added that it's not the normal tree planting as committee wanted us to engage and converse got some souvenirs from Revolution plus usual and that the existing trees in that with the RI president but at the same time, property and that some of the souvenirs environment were tagged for the learning of they're trying to comply with Covid 19 might not go round and that the DRR and the students.Not less than 20 new trees were protocols and as such they won't be able to other board members should suggest how to planted and the old trees were tagged with entertain as many rotaractors as he'll love share it so as to be fair to all concerned and it their botanical names and English names to to.He said about 10 rotaractors would be was suggested that one of the item, umbrella enhance learning. allowed and at Rotaract level, he has been should be given to those who gets to the able to set up a committee who will decide on venue early enough while others like pen, He said that's the rst phase of the what gift to present to the RI president and keyrings and phone holder should be given project as it is going to be in three phases.And also decide on other ofcers that'll attend to all.He said he was able to get response from for the phase 2, the chair person is yet to get aside him, the IPDR and the DRRE and that about 5 clubs he wrote for partnership.The feedback from the clubs involved and that he'll work on what topic to speak on which is clubs are RAC Maryland, Gbagada South, once she does, we'll swing into action.The probably going to be on administration. He Orile Iganmu, Lagos Mainland and RAC phase 3 is a waste wealth project and about 3 said the captain of the president would be Lagos. He said all the clubs supported with waste management companies have been there too to represent other presidents. contacted.He asked if all the board members contd. pg. 10 The Zonal Representative Rtr. Miftaudeen gave update about his plan.He 10 THE A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

pg. 9 contd. presidents who have a prospective members board members to register for the program should send their names on or before 12am as this would go a long way in encouraging #5000 each except for RAC Maryland that on Saturday for them to be recognized for other members to register as well.The DRR supported with #10,000 and that they'll all induction at the seminar. made instant payment for registration while get a certicate of partnership at the end of the DA, DT, membership Director and the program. Trek; Installation Chairperson promised to pay Rtr. Mujeeb said the chair contacted that night. On induction, he said series of messages were sent out so as to know how many him that he won't be able to make it down to On RHFD, the board chair said it'll be starter kits to get before the day and that only the meeting due to the weather and that he holding in Ikenne and that other details RAC Otta complied to it which means that should stand in for him. He said the trek is would be duly communicated. only rotaractors from RAC Otta would be scheduled for September 17th and 18th in inducted Rtr. Miftaudeen said the chair Otto Awori, he said activities like free The board chair thanked all board should let the presidents know the benets Medical check, courtesy visit would be done members who were present and urged them of having their members inducted at the on the arrival day and that registration is to keep being supportive.Motion for district level and as such, we'll have more #1500, accommodation #1500 also and adjournment was moved by the DA while intending members being inducted.The single to goes for #6000 for those who the DT seconded it. The meeting was called board chair told the membership chair to wouldn't want to share rooms.He urged to a close at exactly 7.55pm send out another message stating that all ARTICLE, POEMS AND INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES THE FUTURE! to help us prepare and to remind, A word of encouragement from a teacher to that don't will be lost and never found, a child can change a life. Will I be rich? will I be poor? while;with success, some's effort will be These questions we all seek answers for. crowned. A word of encouragement from a spouse It is for eyes to see what it holds for us all, can save a marriage. A word of male and female, big and small. As in the journey to the future, there might encouragement from a leader can inspire a be torture, person to reach her potential. A library is not Day by day untold events unfold, still, remember, what is sown in tears will luxury but one of the necessities of life. leading way to the era, in which we were be reaped in tears for sure! once told. Kassim Taofeekah Leaves us to ponder if we have done Yusuf Boluwatife enough, Abiodun Rotaract Club of Lagos to reduce our bother 'bout tommorow of RAC Laspotech mainland course. Gently it knocks on the door of our hearts and minds, REINVENTING YOURSELF REINVENTING YOURSELF to undergo, however it does not have to be Know your strength. REINVENTION……………What does it difcult. You don’t need to try to create a Muster your courage. intakes?. So many people ends up new personality from scratch to invent Set realistic goals. reinventing themselves wrongly by taking yourself, the power lies in making Upgrade your circle: Tag along with friends overnight solutions which ends up splitting maximum advantage[leverage] to that can lift you up. Supportive friends and around. Reinvention is a process of everything you’ve done, mentors can guide you through hard changing someone or something so much good,bad,successes,failure. “ It’s essential situations and keep your goal in that the person\\thing seems completely we continue to grow and change in big or perspective. new. According to Nicolas Cole ‘Whenever small ways, one day at a time”[Caren Take risk. you nd something about yourself you want Merrick]. Manage your nance well. to change,you need to look for a way to Here are some ideas in Reinventing yourself Remind yourself of reinvent it. regardless of the circumstances: your commitment No living things on earth stops growing, all Find your starting point,gure out who you everyday. it takes is reinventing. Reinvention makes are. Accept failure,learn you see the newer part of yourself. Do you Think of your core ideas as your foundation: and resume your have that issue of bad pushing?tried hard to Laying foundation for the life you want journey. make something work out but it keeps comes in when you dene your core values. falling back?look deep, reshape yourself, Which will make you have easier time Lamina Boluwatife reinvent every aspects of yourself, nd what making decisions. Rotaract Club of you really need to trigger what you want. Free up time and energy to get clear clear on Ijebu Ode Many people see it as an unconquerable task your most important goal. THE 11 A MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF ROTARACT DISTRICT 9110, NIGERIA

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