APPRECIATION:
Hello lovely people,
On behalf of Bitone Children and Management, I warmly greet you and congratulate you upon reaching the end of January 2012. Its been a year of great optimism here at Bitone Center and it is our hope that you have had a good time and that you are living up to your hearts’ desires and plans. From us here at Bitone Center, we are deeply appreciative of the support you have accorded to us as we started to celebrate the beginning of the year 2012. There is no doubt that your continued support has enabled us to continue run our programs. Thank you so much for supporting our children.
DONATIONS:
A BIG thank you goes to all those persons who have made a donation to Bitone Children’s Center project on GlobalGiving. More so, we most kindheartedly thank those persons who chosen to make a recurring donation to our project in continuous support of our children. We shall be sharing with you the detailed expenditures in our upcoming newsletter. We are inviting others who may wish to do the same. It is through these donations that we are able to supplement our children’s education costs, food sustenance and medical costs. To make a donation, please visit our GlobalGiving page link at: http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/bitone-24-ugandan-disadvantaged-children/
P.L.E RESULTS:
We are happy to announce to you that our four children who sat for Primary Leaving Examinations last year all passed as below:
1. Angel Ndagire: 12 aggregates (First Grade)
2. Grant Kaboggoza: 18 aggregates (Second Grade Upper)
3. Mary Nakimera: 24 aggregates (Second Grade)
4. Jane-Rose Ayebare: 14 aggregates (Second Grade Upper)
Please see attached their Leaving Certificates:
The four children above will be joining senior one to pursue their secondary school level education. The academic term will commence on the 11th February 2012. We are seeking for persons who may be interested in sponsoring any of the above children. In case you are interested in sponsoring any of the above children, kindly contact our Executive Director at: brancolarrys@hotmail.com for details. Alternatively, you may wish to make a donation through GlobalGiving and indicate which child you prefer your donation to go towards.
Meanwhile, the rest of the children will be returning to school on the 4th February 2012. Any support towards their education (Tuition and Scholastic Needs) is highly appreciated.
BITONE TROUPE:
Last Saturday (28th January 2012), Bitone Troupe performed at a wedding ceremony that took place at Seven Trees in Kampala area. As always, this was a great opportunity for the children to share their success stories and talent to a wider audience. The performance featured dances from Eastern Uganda, Northern Uganda and Central Uganda including powerful instrumental music and sensational singing. Please see included photos highlighting some of the moments of the performance.
The troupe’s vision is that by providing artistic training in music and dance, our children’s lives can again become meaningful and productive. We aim at providing the next generation of Ugandans to fully participate and assume leadership roles in their communities. Through their practices and performances, children lay a solid foundation to their future as they both physically, emotionally and intellectually grow–creating greater horizons and assurance for their future.
BITONE NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
We are glad to announce to you that Bitone Children's Center got a new Board of Directors who will help continue overseeing and providing guidance on the operations of Bitone Children's Center. We shall be availing you with the details of the new board in our upcoming newsletter.
BITONE CURRENT NEED’S LIST 2012:
Below are Bitone’ s most crucial areas of need for 2012. We invite anyone with any advice, guidance, and resources that can help us achieve these goals.
1. Land Purchase
Details: About 7 acres. This amount of land will be used to build a Bitone home that will accommodate the children (2 acres), a garden (1 acre), a theatre (1 acre), and a school (3 acres).
2. Bitone Performance Tour
Details: Staging performances outside Uganda for raising revenue, sharing stories and enhancing the Bitone visibility. This will not only help children feel strengthened through sharing their stories and talent, but will also attract more opportunities for the much needed resources Bitone needs to survive and become self sustainable.
3. Child Education Sponsorship
Details: Tuition and Scholastic materials of each Bitone child/youth: Primary School, Secondary School and College/University. Our goal is to have each child matched with an individual sponsor. We realize that this might be easier and draws the beneficiary close to his or her sponsor. In case you are interested in sponsoring a child, kindly contact us for details. You may also wish to make a donation through GlobalGiving and indicate which student (child) you would like your donation to benefit. We thank you in advance!
Once again, thank you so much for taking time to read our monthly updates and as always, we would like to hear from you. We wish you a happy beginning of February 2012.
For any inquiries, you may contact us:
E-mail: brancolarrys@hotmail.com
Phone (+256) 772 – 442-274
E-mail: slheddon@gmail.com
Phone (810) 923 – 1879
With Love and Friendship!
Bitone Team.
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Bitone Updates: November 2011
APPRECIATION:
Warm and heartfelt greetings from Bitone Children’s Center and Troupe. We are deeply appreciative of the support you have accorded to us since we last shared the news pertaining our program activities. Thank you for supporting our children to grow productively as they receive education, talent development and rehabilitation.
GLOBALGIVING
We would like to thank all of you who made a donation during GlobalGiving's LAST Bonus Day of the year that took place on October 19th. We are glad to announce that a gross amount of $1,660 was raised. These funds will directly go towards supplementing children’s Tuition of this current term of study. Part of these funds will also be used to purchase foodstuff for the children.
In the same vain, we truly thank those persons who opted to make a recurring donation to our project and we are inviting others to join and make donation as able. Thank you so much. To make a donation, please visit our GlobalGiving page link at: http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/bitone-24-ugandan-disadvantaged-children/
EDUCATION:
We are proud to announce that;
BITONE TROUPE:
The troupe’s vision is that by providing artistic training in music and dance, our children’s lives can again become meaningful and productive. We aim at providing the next generation of Ugandans to fully participate and assume leadership roles in their communities
Our efforts in elevating Bitone children’s skills in music and dance practices have continued to yield excellent results. There is no doubt that values of self-esteem, confidence and trustworthiness continue to grow in each child everyday. Through their practices and performances, children lay a solid foundation to their future as they both physically, emotionally and intellectually grow–creating greater horizons and assurance for their future.
BITONE NEW METRON:
We are glad to announce to you our new matron/Auntie Ms. Justin Kyeyune) following the resignation of Ms. Robinah Nangonzi. Ms. Justin is a mother and an experienced caretaker whose strong love towards the children has already been felt. She is charged with the welfare of the children including preparing meals and attending to other home-related activities.
BITONE CURRENT NEED’S LIST 2011
SHORT-TERM
Details: A minimum of 5 acres. This will accommodate the home for the children, a theatre, a garden, rehearsal rooms, a recreation ground, a Library and a cultural village.
Details: Staging performances outside Uganda for raising revenue, sharing stories and enhancing the Bitone visibility.
Details: Tuition and Scholastic materials of all Bitone Children: Primary School, Secondary School and College/University.
Details: To amplification during Bitone Performances. These include speakers, amplifiers, mixers, microphones, stage lights and stands, and a computer
LONG-TERM
Details: For production of Bitone music and dances
Details: For transporting children to school and to the performance venues within Uganda
Once again, thank you so much for taking time to read our monthly updates and as always, we would like to hear from you.
For any inquiries, you may contact us:
E-mail: brancolarrys@hotmail.com
Phone (+256) 772 – 442-274
E-mail: slheddon@gmail.com
Phone (810) 923 – 1879
E-mail: granttbuhr@gmail.com
Phone (773) 703 – 9620
In Peace and Friendship!
Bitone Team.
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Bitone Updates: August 2011
Dear friend, happy August 2011. Warm greetings from Bitone Center! We hope this communication finds you well.
Here we are, again, to share with you our latest program news. Although we have had some challenges here and there, we are glad that our message is steadily reaching out and that you are still standing with us in these times when Bitone is suffering the current on-going financial crisis.
We are, therefore, deeply appreciative of the role you have played, and in supporting our children grow productively and impact others’ lives through sharing their stories, talents, and smiles. Thank you so much.
EDUCATION:
We are proud to announce that, following their successful completion of the Makerere University Special Entry Examinations, Rosco Kayongo, Damalie Nabanakulya and Francis Kyeyune –all members of Bitone have been given admission to pursue a diploma in Music, Dance and Drama. We invite any one who might be interested in supporting these children with their education.
Similarly, the following students will be sitting for their High School Final Exams starting October 2011 –Aisha Blessed, Mary Nansamba, Damalie Nabanakulya. We wish them good luck!
The upcoming term of study is our busiest academic semesters and we invite you to continue support these young ones in any way possible to help them ensure academic success. With your help, we can make a powerful investment into Uganda’s future and elsewhere in the world. If you would like to sponsor a child for a year (or part of the year), or provide any other forms of education assistance, please consider making a donation.
PERFORMANCES:
In the last month, Bitone Troupe has staged two community music and dance concerts as part of our goal to reach out to the local communities through sharing our stories, social message, talents, love and hope in children of Uganda. The performances took place in Lugoba village and Luweero Village –areas that represent a great number of children and youth who need hope and healing.
The troupe’s vision is that by providing artistic training in music and dance, our children’s lives can again become meaningful and productive. We aim at providing the next generation of Ugandans to fully participate and assume leadership roles in their communities
Our efforts in elevating Bitone children’s skills in music and dance practices have continued to yield excellent results. There is no doubt that values of self-esteem, confidence and trustworthiness continue to grow in each child everyday. Through their practices and performances, children lay a solid foundation to their future as they both physically, emotionally and intellectually grow–creating greater horizons and assurance for their future.
BITONE BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
We are glad to announce our new constituted Bitone Board of Directors:
Lorie Barbieri
She met Branco during his U.S. tour of SOUL. She owns Barbieri Court Reporting and works as a freelance court reporter. Her passion is serving in organizations, which have a positive impact on the lives of young children.
Professor Alice Hadler
Alice is a professor at Wesleyan University, where she met Branco. She works hard to link international partners to Bitone Center. Last summer, she and her husband visited Bitone Center, interacted with Bitone children and toured the facilities. (New Haven, Connecticut).
Thomas Hunsdorfer
Tom Hunsdorfer is semi-retired and works as a nonprofit consultant and free-lance writer. He most recently held the position of Executive Director of the Forks Senior Center in Albion, Michigan and before that served six years as Assistant to the President of Albion College. He has also been Executive Director of the Greater Albion Alliance, Executive Director of the Albion Volunteer Service Organization, and Adjunct Faculty member at Jackson Community College and Kellogg Community College.
He has written numerous articles on hunger, poverty, and homelessness, and presently serves as President of the Board of the Albion District Library. He has traveled to Nepal, India, Central America, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic on service-related work.
Tom holds B.A. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Delaware.
David Murphy
David is an East African Music Producer, artist extraordinaire. David has done art, music, and film projects in Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and most recently Canada. He’s the Director of Akhenaton Productions. (Vancouver, Canada and Kampala, Uganda)
Rogers Wamanya
Rogers is the current President of the Rotary club of Kampala East. He is an accountant by profession and has worked with Bitone Center helping with fundraising and community outreach efforts since 2009. (Kampala, Uganda)
BITONE CURRENT NEED’S LIST 2001
SHORT-TERM
Details: A minimum of 5 acres. This will accommodate the home for the children, a theatre, a garden, rehearsal rooms, a recreation ground, a Library and a cultural village.
Details: Tuition and Scholastic materials of all Bitone Children: Primary School, Secondary School and College/University.
Details: To amplification during Bitone Performances. These include speakers, amplifiers, mixers, microphones, stage lights and stands, and a computer
Details: Daily meals for all Bitone children.
LONG-TERM
Details: Staging performances outside Uganda for raising revenue, sharing stories and enhancing the Bitone visibility.
Details: For production of Bitone music and dances
Details: For transporting children to school and to the performance venues within Uganda
Once again, thank you so much for taking time to read our monthly updates and as always, we would like to hear from you –what you think about our project and/or if there is anything you would like us to address!
For any inquiries, you may contact us:
E-mail: brancolarrys@hotmail.com
Phone (+256) 772 – 442-274.
E-mail: slheddon@gmail.com
Phone (810) 923 – 1879
E-mail: granttbuhr@gmail.com
Phone (773) 703 – 9620
We look forward to hearing from you.
In Peace and Friendship!
Bitone Team.
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