Quotable DO NOT BE AFRAID OF THE NEW YEAR "Never be afraid to entrust the unknown future to the all knowing God. We may not know what the future holds for us, but we know who holds the future" - PP Derry ( Rotary club of Kitwe) Meetings: Tuesdays Venue: Hotel Edinburgh Time: 18:00 hours - 19:00 hours ABOUT ROTARY Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world. In more than 160 countries worldwide, approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 30,000 Rotary clubs. MAY 1954 - 1958 The Rotary Club of Kitwe received its Charter at a presentation banquet on 17th May 1954, records of the early years are incomplete. In order to be able to make a worthwhile contribution to the Community the Club undertook a variety of fund raising projects. One of the first of these was the rotary Ball, which became an annual event despite the meagre 65 Pounds raised on the first occassion. This function, however, went from strength to strength and for many years became established as one of the social functions of the year. In 1956 Rotarians Archdeacon Donald Weston and Bob Cotton took the initiative in requesting the establishment of a Young Men's Christian Association branch in Kitwe. They were able to obtain strong financial support from local mining-business concerns as well as receiving overseas support.

SOW THE SEEDS OF LOVE Club President Jerome (with chain)marching with other rotarians, Rtn. Mabvuto (red cap), Rtn. Chomba (white cap) and Rtn. Charles (black outfit) during the 2002 Polio immunisation launch in Kitwe's Bushi Township. He was joined by the Mayor of Kitwe, Patrick Tembo and other government officials. www.rotary.org

Club President 2002 - 2003 : Jerome C Kawesha

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR OF KITWE 1979

It is my privilege and pleasure to convey a message of congratulations to the Rotary Club of Kitwe on the occasion of its Silver Jubilee Anniversary.

Since the Rotary Club of Kitwe received its charter on 14th May, 1954, it has carried out a number of important projects during the past 25 years. Some of these projects are :

(A) Service to St. Joseph's Mission School
(B) Airstrip and water projects at Lwela Mission
(C) Sponsorship of young Zambians to the Outward Bound School
(D) Obtaining of a foundation award for Mr. Bwalya, to study
(E) Donation of airfares to U.K. for sick people to receive medical treatment

The Rotary Club of Kitwe through the dedication of its Members and its motto "Service above self" has carried out some of the projects at a time when the country is experiencing severe economic difficulties, which is commendable.

I have no doubt that the reason for the successful completion of the projects lies in the dedicated work of the members, both past and present and in the support that has been given to the Club by various organisations in the city.

I therefore take this opportunity of congratulating the Rotary Club of -Kitwe on its past achievements and wish it more success in the future.

S.A. CHILUBA
MA YOR OF KITWE - 1979


MAYORAL MESSAGE TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF KITWE ON ITS 40TH ANNIVERSARY 1979

IT IS INDEED AN HONOUR AND A PRIVILEGE FOR ME TO EXTEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ROTARY CLUB OF KITWE ON BEHALF OF THE RESIDENTS OF KITWE AS YOU CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF YOUR CLUB.

THE ROTARY CLUB OF KITWE HAS SINCE ITS INCEPTION UNDERTAKEN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS IN KITWE AND THE PERI-URBAN AREAS AND WE COMMEND YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS AS YOU ENDEAVOUR, TO LESSEN THE SUFFERING OF THOSE WHO ARE LESS PRIVILEGED IN THE COMMUNITY.

ROTARY CLUBS IN ZAMBIA ARE SYNONYMOUS WITH DEVELOPMENT AND CONCERN FOR THE WELFARE OF MANKIND PARTICULARLY THE LESS PRIVILEGED IN OUR SOCIETY. THEIR VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS AS EXHIBITED BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF KITWE IN ITS 40 YEARS OF EXISTENCE TOWARDS THE WELFARE OF THE POOR, ACTUALLY COVERS ALL AREAS OF HUMAN NEEDS.

AS SOMEONE WHO HAS BEEN CLOSELY ASSOCIATED WITH ROTARY DURING THE PAST 25 YEARS, I FULLY APPRECIATE ROTARY'S COMMITMENT AND CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE PEOPLE OF ZAMBIA AND AS YOU STRIVE TO BRING HOPE TO THE UNDER PRIVILEGED IN OUR SOCIETY, THE RESIDENTS OF KITWE WILL MARCH WITH YOU AND GIVE YOU THE SUPPORT THAT YOU SO RIGHTLY Y DESERVE.

IT IS THEREFORE, GRATIFYING TO SEE THE EFFORTS OF THIS SERVICE ORGANISATION REACH SUCH GREAT HEIGHTS IN SUPPLEMEN1'1NG GOVERNMENT EFFORTS.

I WISH THE ROTARY CLUB OF KITWE PROSPERITY IN ITS FUTURE PROGRAMMES.

GOD BLESS.

COUNCILLOR COSMAS M. BWALYA
MAYOR - CITY OF KITWE - 1994

Tel: 097.770069 JC Kawesha, Club President
Tel: 096. 780106 - IPP Alfred Lungu
Tel: 096.786777 - PP. Derry Chandalala
Tel: 096.786197 - PP. Godfrey Mwanza

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