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Major Service Activities Report (2014-15)
Installation of Board of Directors for the year 2014 – 2015
Installation of new Board of Directors for the year 2014-15 at the hands of District Governor Lion MJF Pradeep Kulkarni’s during his first official visit. Also a new member was inducted by Vice District Governor Lion MJF Agnelo Alcasoas.
First Service Activity
On a request by the Govt Middle School, Dabolim, School Uniforms and Raincoats were distributed on July 15, 2014, by the club members on their own contribution to provide the needy students who were bunking the classes for non-availability of uniforms / raincoats.
Independence Day
Independence Day (15th August) this year was celebrated with the hoisting of the flag at Don Bosco Primary School at Dabolim. 22 Lion members attended the cultural program presented by the school students after which members distributed snacks and refreshments to the students. Saplings-Plantation of shade generating flowering-plants was done at Govt Middle School at Alto-Dabolim.
Fund Raising – Charity Film Show
15th August 2014: Received enthusiastic support from the public for the clubs Charity Film Show at Shivam, Vasco at 6:15 pm. We were overwhelmed and humbled by the distinguished attendance for the show with family members by the First Lady of the district Lion Jyoti Kulkarni, First VDG MJF Lion Agnelo Alcasaos, Zone Chairpersons Lion Myron Rodrigues, Lion Harish and many other lion members from around Goa.
Felicitation of Retired
Dedicated Teachers
September 5 2014: Two renowned retired teachers from our locality, Mr. P.L.Anto retired teacher in Maths Subject, from the Govt High School at Vademnagar, Vasco and Mrs. Celina Furtado retired teacher in English, History and Pschology from Deepvihar Primary School, Sada, Vasco were felicitated at the hands of our Region Chairman Lion Dr. Satish Haldonkar who was on his official visit to our club on 5th September, 2014. A flower bouquet, Shawl, Shreephal, appreciation certificate and a memento on behalf of the club were presented to the two teachers.
Peace Poster Competition
September 29 2014: Our Club conducted the Lions Clubs International Annual Peace Poster Contest on 27th September, 2014 well before schedule at the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s NRB School, at Govt. Housing Board at Upasnagar for the students in the age group of 11 to 13 years. Students contested in drawing excellent posters on the Lions Clubs International theme ‘Love, Peace and Understanding’. Three expert judges from the arts field, one a noted artist from Vasco and two from Panjim had a tough time in selecting the top 10 and ultimately three were selected for prizes to be presented to them on behalf of the Club during the school’s Annual Day. The Selected poster is being forwarded as the Club’s entry to the District Chairperson of “Peace Poster Contest” and District Governor’s office.
Blood Donation Camps
Annual Blood Donation Camps in collaboration with the Blood Bank of Goa Medical College & Hospital were held on 29th September, 2014 at Institute of Ship Building Technology(ISBT), Sada-Vasco and on 8th November, 2014 at IMS, Sada. In all 106 units of blood were collected by the bank.
World Service Day , Inaugration of Creche/ playschool
October 8 2014: 2nd VDG Lion MJF V.R.Hiregoudar also visited our club on 8th October, 2014 and was the chief guest during the observance of World Service Day by the club. He inaugurated a Creche/ playschool set up for the children of construction workers at a residential colony construction site at Dabolim, club felicitated two dedicated service personnel from the community a retired postman and the serving Police Head Constable from Vasco Traffic Cell. He later released 1st Quarterly service bulletin of the club aptly named “Roaring Dabolim”.
Felicitation of Dedicated Service
On the occasion of World Service day on 8th October 2014, the club felicitated two dedicated service personnel from the community. Mr.Jagdish P.Mhaiskar a retired postman serving the residents around Chicalim and dabolim areas and Mr.Mohan Gaonkar the serving Police Head Constable from Vasco Traffic Cell usually posted at Vasco Church junction were ceremoniously felicitated at the hands of 2nd Vice District Governor MJF Lion V.R.Hiregoudar by presenting to each of them a Shawl / Coconut / Bouquet / Certificate & Memento. Mr. Sudesh Narvekar the Police Inspector at Vasco Traffic Cell, thanked the club for identifying & felicitating his dedicated & hard-working serving traffic head Constable for his exemplary public service.
Release of Club Quarterly Club Bulletin
Our club PRO and GLT co-ordinator of the district 317B Lion MJF K. Sasindran Nair has compiled & edited the 1st Quarterly service bulletin detailing the various service activities the club has conducted in the community. The bulletin which is aptly named “Roaring Dabolim” was released at the hands of the visiting chief Guest, 2nd VDG Lion MJF V.R.Hiregoudar, and copies of the same were distributed to the dignitaries & guests.
Reusable Cloth Bank at Fatima Manzil, Baina (30th Nov. ‘14)
Our club inaugurated a “Reusable Clothes Bank” at Fatima Manzil, Baina Market at Vasco at the hands of Shri Carlos Almeida, honourable member of Goa Legislative Assembly representing Vasco Constituency, on 30th November, 2014. The old usable clothes which were collected by the members of their own, from their neighbourhood and also from some local schools, were neatly sorted and segregated size-wise in to various boxes/bins on the display rack, ready for distribution to the needy.
Lions Orthopaedic Equipment Bank
For the benefit and service of the patients who need orthopaedic aides like wheel-chairs, crutches, fowler beds, etc post-surgery for shorter duration an ‘Orthopedic Equipment Bank’ was conceived by The Lions Club of Zuarinagar is launched on 17th December with joint participation of 3 other Lions Clubs, namely Lions Club of Dabolim-, The Lions Club of Cortalim and Lions club of Majorda-Velsao-Cansaulim. Our club has provided the necessary storage space for housing & operating the equipment bank and its office.
Volunteering at the Goa River Marathon
Volunteering at the Goa River Marathon 2014 an international marathon race conducted by Vasco Sports Club at Vasco, Goa on 14th December. Fifteen of our official Volunteer members and other members managed the organisers ‘water station’ at Swatantra Path race track from 4:30 am till 10:30 am and provided water, electrolyte and fruits to the runners who had participated from all over Goa, other states as well as from African countries. The organisers as well as the runners appreciated the efforts, commitment, the enthusiasm of the members and the well-organized water station.
2-day free Eye Check-up Camp
On the occasion of Lions Worldwide Week of Service, in association with MatoshreeSevaDham, ArogyaSeva Trust, Mumbai inaugurated a 2-day free Eye Check-up Camp at New Vaddem at the hands of Hon. Member of Parliament (south Goa) Adv. NarendraSavoikar on 14th January. The camp was held on 14th and 15th January from 9 am till 7 pm. A total of 750 people residing in and around Dabolim availed the benefit of the 2 days check-up camp during which, 450 people were provided with spectacles while 17 people were detected with Cataracts.
Inter Multiple Club Twinning
Inter-Multiple Club Twinning was held with the visiting members of Lions Club of Trivandrum Ginkgo on 7th December, 2014 at Valentine Retreat at Candolim Goa. An excellent meeting with exchange of service activities report by the two clubs was very successfull event. Attended by 50% of our members, the discussions during the fellowship and dinner were very helpful in planning our future club activities. The entertainment programme with participation by members of both the clubs was thouroughly enjoyed by all.
Multi-speciality “Medical Health Screening Camp”
On the occasion of ‘World Health Day’ on 7th April, 2015 a Multi-speciality “Medical Health Screening Camp” was organized at V.M.Salgaocar’s SMRC Hospital at Airport Road, Vasco in association with Lions Club of Dabolim. The theme of the “Screening Camp” was to examine the patients and create awareness about the various common Health problems that people might suffer silently and enable them to take preventive health care & begin treatment at initial stages. During the well volunteered medical Camp by the members of Lions club, over 140 registered patients from Dabolim and around Vasco were screened using state-of-the art diagnostic medical equipment for Diabetes & its Neuropathy, Bone Osteoporosis(densitometry), followed by consultation with respective specialists on Eye, Dental, ENT, General physician and dietician.
Annual District Convention
Eight Members of the Club participated in the Annual District Convention at Hubli from 25th to 26th April,2015 under the leadership of our District Governor MJF Pradeep Kulkarni and hosted by LC of Hubli. MJF Lion K.Sasindran Nair received the International Presidents excellence award as GLT co-ordinator, MJF SubhashPhegade received the IP’s Appreciation Certificate for being the Ambassador of the District, Lion J.J.Naik received the IP’s Pin for being the outstanding Secretary in the District and finally the club received the Centennial Award Banner Patch for the conduct of Vision Screening Camp during the Worldwide week of Service.