World Aids Day on the 1 December 2008 was commemorated by management and staff alike.
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The final was hotly contested between Team Overland and Team Dikakapa and our lady umpire was put under extreme pressure to award points to various spectators favourite teams. The event after three arduous and demanding rounds was won by Team Dikakapa and a floating trophy sponsored by the lodge was presented by the Human Resources Manager.
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The morning commenced with a gathering at the lake with a prayer delivered by our Senior Guide Moses and an Inspirational message centring on the Botswana World Aids Day theme, Leadership: Behaviour Change Is My Key Responsibility to STOP HIV and Aids, given by one of our Staff Wellness Committee members Shozi. Obviously this is an issue not to be taken lightly and the severity of the plight in Africa as well as World Wide was in everybody’s minds.
A vital concern in any organisation is the Staff and their Well Being. A staff wellness committee was formed in October to focus on these issues. In view of our remote location, we had to think of a physical activity that would suit all. After consultation with management and a substantial financial commitment, the decision to build and equip a volley ball court was made.
During the past two months management and staff have actively been practising and participating in games and learning all the rules associated with this highly entertaining and energetic sport.
During the past two months management and staff have actively been practising and participating in games and learning all the rules associated with this highly entertaining and energetic sport.
One may ask what on earth does this have to do with World Aids Day and the answer is simple. Health and fitness is imperative in this environment and a Volley Ball Tournament would be a fitting event to hold.
The event included a fund raiser whereby various goods were sold to supplement our steadily growing staff wellness fund ,which is utilised for purchasing items for those that are either unwell or have been hospitalised.
The format of the competition was round Robin with 4 teams of 6 competing with innovative , fun and inspirational names such as the Overlanders, the Babatona, the Dikakapa and last but not least the Red Devils. Shouts of encouragement and whoops of excitement emanated from the staff and an impromptu Cheerleading squad was even created. The event lasted long into the early evening with war injuries being sustained during the quest to outplay and outwit their opponents.
The event included a fund raiser whereby various goods were sold to supplement our steadily growing staff wellness fund ,which is utilised for purchasing items for those that are either unwell or have been hospitalised.
The format of the competition was round Robin with 4 teams of 6 competing with innovative , fun and inspirational names such as the Overlanders, the Babatona, the Dikakapa and last but not least the Red Devils. Shouts of encouragement and whoops of excitement emanated from the staff and an impromptu Cheerleading squad was even created. The event lasted long into the early evening with war injuries being sustained during the quest to outplay and outwit their opponents.
The final was hotly contested between Team Overland and Team Dikakapa and our lady umpire was put under extreme pressure to award points to various spectators favourite teams. The event after three arduous and demanding rounds was won by Team Dikakapa and a floating trophy sponsored by the lodge was presented by the Human Resources Manager..png)
Management, Chobe Game Lodge
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