ADRR Nyasha Muronzi

This month we chat to ADDR Nyasha Muronzi, more affectionately known by those close to him as Nash. He is of the members who were there at the foundation of the club back on the 25th of June 2011. During the time the club was chartered he was Club Secretary, as such he is in a position to tell us some of the Club's most important history. He has served the club ever since and currently holds the office of Club Services Director.
Although a lot of interesting and peculiar have hit the Rotaract grapevine (I don't gossip, it's my job to know!) I had to refrain from the more personal questions. This interview has more to do with the undocumented histories of the Rotaract Club of Matopos. It also features Mr. Muronzi's history in relation to his work in the club.

Me: Hello Mr. Muronzi, thank you for making time for this interview
Nyasha: It's a pleasure, and please, Nash will do just fine.

Me: As one of the few remaining members who were there since the founding of the Rotaract Club of Matopos may you tell us in brief about the founding?
Nyasha: The Club was founded in 2011, should be in April. We were members from different tertiary institutions in Bulawayo. We were under the mentorship and guidance of Rotarian Ibrahim Esast and thus the Rotaract Club of Matops was formed.

Me: The Rotaract Club of Matopos was formed when the Rotaract Club of Belmont was already in operation. Why and who felt that there was need and that it was the right time for a second rotaract club to be formed.
Nyasha: There is no limit to the number of Rotaract Clubs that can exist in an area. Ideally every Rotary club would have a Rotaract Club it sponsors. Our parent club, The Rotary Club of Matopos felt it was the right time for them to sponsor their own Rotaract Club. Thus here we are. 
As the saying goes 'The more the merrier'.

Me: At the time you were the Club Secretary, so I think you are in a position to tell us the challenges that were faced during that time? 
Nyasha: Well the obvious challenge was that I knew nothing about my role and about Rotaract. It was like we were just babies  because we knew absolutely nothing and we were still trying to find the balance between Rotaract and other aspects of our lives

Me: In what ways can you say the club has changed since then?
Nyasha: The Club has changed enormously since then. Membership has grown and members are now more informed on what Rotaract is all about. We have also established contacts and friendships with other Rotaractors in the district and beyond.

Me: Currently you hold the office of ADRR, may you tell us what acronym stands for and what the role entails.
Nyasha: My full title is "ADRR Clubs and Membership Extention". The Acronym stands for Assistant District Rotaract Representative. From the first word you can tell that I am an assistant. I function as an assistant to the DRR. My role specifically is to promote the Rotaract program in the district. I oversee the formation of new Rotaract Clubs as well as see to the increase in membership of existing clubs

Me: And what selection criteria is used to elect office-bearers, what attributes does one have to have to be ADRR?
Nyasha: The post of ADRR is an appointed post, the DRR appoints ADDRs whom she believes will do well in the district committee on basis of their individual strengths. I was appointed because I am an inducted member and have served as a committee director in Rotaract and possess the necessary experience to lead the district.

Me: What milestone have been achieved during anytime in any one of the three offices that you have occupied 
Nyasha: Well, that is a tricky question. I do not want to appear to be bragging, but then I believe I have earned the right to brag. I do not think I can single one out  because all three have their milestone achievements.
As secretary I managed to set up a Twitter account (my favourite social networking site) for the Rotaract Club of Matopos. Consequently we became and still are the most active and interactive club in Rotary District 9210. This has helped the club grow and gain popularity and take part in a monthly global Rotaract Chat. this can be access on twitter under  the hashtag #RACTALK. We have used this platform to make friends with Rotaractors and Rotarians from all over the world and even gone on to do international projects.
During my term as ADRR the number of Rotaract Clubs has grown from 12 to 18, 15 of the 18 clubs have already been chartered.  
As Club Services Director my greatest achievement comes under fellowship.There has been the introduction of Celebration Nights. We celebrate members, birthdays and great achievements (like Graduations) by members by cakes and awards ceremonies.

Me: Apart from being ADRR of the district, you are also the Club Services Director of the Rotaract Club Of Matopos. How has been being in office been rewarding?
Nyasha: Being Club Services Director has bee rewarding on so many levels. I love my post as Director and my committee members are awesome. Together have done great things for the Club. It was because of them that I was awarded medal from the President for Outstanding Director. 
As Club Services Director I have discovered that I can be more than just a handsome* face in the club but someone who is in the forefront of things, be the person that people can count on. Most importantly, I have learnt the importance of a great team and teamwork.

*DISCLAIMER

*the writer feels the obligation to highlight that the view expressed is not the view of the writer (and the writer is of the opinion that it is view that Nash does not share with anyone else), the Rotaract Club of Matopos, Rotaract Worldwide,  Rotary International, their affiliates, the world and the universe but those of Mr. Muronzi. 

Me: On a more personal note, because I know the readers would never be happy if I leave this out. Any plans for marriage anytime soon. Will we be seeing little Nashs or  (whatever the plural may be)  anytime soon?
Nyasha: (Laughs) You need to find new readers Sir. There are no plans of marriage in the horizon so no little nashes running around anytime soon but I do have a better half who I am crazy about. I know the female readers will be gravely disappointed to read that as they were hoping I would ask them out but hey will have to settle for my friendship.

At this point I must say it became apparent that Nash's personal life was something that could not be let alone. There's a lady! or rather better half (well... I can't just assume at this point you know). I did what common consent would obviously require. I dug deeper.

Me: Does this better half have a name perhaps?
Nyasha: Well somehow I saw that question coming, I guess it's time to put the cat out of the bag. Her name is Patience Moyo

Me: Please tell us how you met and give our single readers out there some tips on finding love.
It is an interesting story actually. We met in a queue at a passport office, she was standing right in front of me. We started moaning about the terrible service there. We ended up helping each other survive the horrors of the passport office. We kept in touch after that and the rest is just boring details. The end result is we are now a couple though it took some months.
To the single people out there looking for love contrary to popular belief it is very easy to find love. The trick is to just be patient and not to just go about dating everyone you come across. Look for that person who you are willing to go out of your way to make happy no matter how difficult they make it, that one person who know your weirdness accepts it and loves you for it, that one person who you can't imagine what your life would be without them in it. This can only be done through courtship and not this hooking up business that most people do these days. Let me end there I can talk about this until kingdom come.

Me: Thank you very much Nash for making time for this interview, I think I speak for everyone when I wish you the most rewarding of relationships.
Nyasha: Like I said before, It has been a pleasure.

On that lighter note the interview with the Assistant District Rotaract Representative ends. If you wish to be furnished with more information follow him on twitter (he would say that). His twitter handle is @nashMcRonzie. 

I think I speak for everyone in the Rotaract Family of Bulawayo as a whole when I say Nash is one of our most popular celebrities (I took the liberty of verifying the definition) for reasons which would need another article altogether.