Additions & Multiplications

Dear Magicians, It has been 31 days since we embarked on a commitment to advance the Magic of Rotary in
our Communities. I congratulate you all on the Achievements made so far and implore you to focus on the task ahead of us.

What an exciting journey of leadership July has offered! It has been possibilities and lessons all the way. Cheers to the few obstacles we have overcome. They manifested right in the format we had anticipated in our Plan.

Dear Rotaractors, you have made it so easy and simple for the District to offer leadership so far. You are undoubtedly a Magical Army.

In the previous Month, I have been privileged to visit 17 Clubs and witnessed the Magic they are creating already. I am happy about the systems we have created in our Clubs, the Plans and the commitment to creating impact in every endeavour. Remember! Our focus is not just on completing tasks with mere words, but on creating meaningful impact in all our endeavours. The previous Month has been used as a test of the depth of the Magical Sea of opportunities surrounding us. Having engaged with some of the Clubs during my official visits, I am convinced that our District Goals are to be achieved by the end of the Second Quarter. From raising 30,000 USD as TRF giving to inducting 1,000 Guests into Rotary, when we let each of you lead like we have exhibited in the previous month, things are possible.

In my remarks during the visits, I have cautioned you against giving more Public Relations to our fun “Nightlife” at the expense of the Impact created during “the day” as we execute our Projects. Whereas we have encouraged you to have as much fun as possible while serving, may we limit the Public Relations to the fun and instead publicize more of the impact created by our Projects.

Remember, a Brand for Rotaract is the reputation for every Rotaractor. You earn the reputation by trying to do the hard things well. Note that the time is now, to change our Brand because you cannot build a reputation on what you are going to do, but rather what you have done.

I therefore urge that where possible, hide your private nightlife and shout about your day endeavors in which you are dedicating your whole to serving humanity. Forget not to represent Rotaract at your places of work, worship, Education Centers and in the community you reside. You are our Ambassador wherever you go and thus contribute to our image as an Organization.

August is here. The Month in which we focus on our Membership. We have emphasized Membership Growth, Experience and Retention because our District’s survival heavily depends on it. If Rotaract in our District is to grow, we must subscribe to Additions and Multiplications rather than Divisions and Subtractions.

As we focus on attracting more hands to join us, we are alive to the strength in growing and developing our membership in Rotaract. The District through its Membership Committee has therefore launched the “Know your Rotary ID Number” Campaign for August 2024. We are urging all Rotaractors in the District to learn, understand and grasp their Rotary ID Numbers.

Moving forward, Clubs have been guided on including Rotary ID Numbers on the Membership Certificates of Guests to be inducted. The District has equally added all Rotaractors and their respective Clubs on the District Website. Have you noticed an enrichment of our rotaractd9213.org Website as a One-stop Service Center for Rotaractors, Rotarians and Guests? Go ahead and check it out because the District Public Image Committee is doing wonders there. Again, Additions and Multiplications.

The Addition of all Rotaractors on our District Website has already created impact. We have made it so easy for both Rotarians and Rotaractors to quickly verify which Rotaractor is in which Club. Masqueraders who have for some time now, tarnished the image of Rotaract are to be avoided. Club Leaders who suspend the 4-Way test by under-reporting their Club Membership size to lighten the District Dues invoice, have also been frustrated by this innovation. Yes! Magic frustrates problems and challenges when you opt for Additions and Multiplications.

I congratulate those who maximized the prestigious Rotaract Africa Summit 2024 Early Bird period which closed at Midnight on 31st July 2024 to complete their registration. It is not too late for those of you with hopes to make payment for your attendance. Note that your additional 20USD to the earlier 80 USD will equally create a Magical impact on the Organization of this Summit.

The Rotaract Earth Initiative in Kasese District on the 3rd to 6th October 2024 equally awaits you. Please make rotaractd9213.org a common search phrase on your Phone and Laptop to access the necessary services.

Have you booked accommodation for the 100th DISCON from 9th to 13th April 2025 oba you plan on publicizing your Nightlife?

Well, I have at least written to you, so I await to hear you say “Me-too” on the Rotaract District 9213 Website.

Looking Forward to a Magical August.

Simeo Ssebukulu, District Rotaract Representative | 2024-2025