Here we Present a joint bulletin on the occasion of FRIENDSHIP DAY its jointly presented by RC Dombivli (RI Dist 3140) & RC Swoyambhu RI Dist 3292

2. Rotaract club of Dombivli is one of the oldest clubs in the Dist. 3140 Rotaract club of Swoyambhu was charted on 1st of September 2009
completing 40 glorious years. It all started in January 1972, the year by Rtr. Pranay Raj Shakya as Charter President. The charter year
when the club was formed. The club was chartered on 25th march 1973 was really remarkable as the club was recognized for its outstanding
by the hands of the Dist.Governor of R.I.Dist. 3140 Rtn.C.V.Jog at President and new Club for Rota Year 2009-10 in RI District 3292,
Rotary Seva Kendra. The charter President Rtn. M.R.Patil laid down the Nepal. First lady President Rtr. Merian Rai very well proved herself
foundation of the Rotaract Club of Dombivli and since then the club had to take upon the legacy as initiating MDG seminar and dinning
not looked back and its growing in leaps and bounds. In the year 1986, etiquette training events. Her tenure turn out to be successful one as
the president started Yuvak - Yatra, a youth festival that provides a she also continued the Club‟s Pioneer Project – “Project to
platform for building artists to display their talent. Since then the project Okhaldhunga – II‟. Forwarding the heritage of handing over the
has become one of our mega project we organize successfully every year presidency, Rotaract club of Swoyambhu had its third president, Rtr.
and which is quiet popular amongst the youth of Dombivli. Our mega Suraj Maharjan for the Rota year 2011-12 were the club focused on
community project is „SHRIKANT‟ where we provide note books, science club service and fellowship events to upgrade the bonding between
equipment and compass box to around 10 villages student. Our mega the members for the betterment of interaction and professionalism
project of public relation project called „RANBHOOMI‟ one act play was throughout the year which also included the mega event Project
conducted around all over MAHARASHTRA. In addition to this, we Okhaldhunga – III. This year Rtr. Mandip Poudel as President 2012-
conduct projects like workshops for 10th and 12th students, seminar on 13, the club is focused towards personal and professional learning
various technical and general topics, exchange teams where in members through amazing fun and socializing theme in order to serve
from other districts visit our club and our club members are hosted by humankind with the vision of peace and ever and always.
other clubs, blood donation camps, eye check up camps etc. We are proud
to say that we have given the DRR Rtr. Bharat Anikhindi and Rtr.
“Good friends, good books,
Sanjeev Tambe to Dist3140.
and a sleepy conscience: this
is the ideal life.

3. No one can deny that friendship is the fruit of life. It‟s so important
for everyone to have a friend, we all need friends for many
The United States Congress, in 1935, proclaimed the first Sunday of uncountable reasons and here are some of them, first it‟s amazing
August as National Friendship Day.
to have someone to talk to at any time you want. Second, you can
Since then, celebration of National Friendship Day became an annual share with your friends‟ lots of good things likes secrets. Then, you
event. Following the popularity and success of Friendship Day in US, are surely not embarrassed at all to tell your friends about
several other countries adopted the tradition of dedicating a day to anything because you are sure he will understand you. For me , I
friends. Today, Friendship Day is enthusiastically celebrated by spend time with my friends more then I spend with my family, and
several countries across the world.In 1997, the United Nations named whenever I need someone to talk to I know that my friend will
Winnie the Pooh as the world's Ambassador of Friendship. always be here for me to listen and to understand too. I surely
know that, if I am happy and want someone to laugh with, my
friend will be next to me laughing with me even if he don‟t
understand what I am laughing at. On the other hand, if I am
unhappy and want someone to complain to I know that my friend‟s
shoulder is the best quite shoulder I could even lean on. In
conclusion, friendship is the most wonderful thing in life
and I guess that‟s a gift from god to all of us because it
helps us to share good and bad times.
“We’re born alone, we live alone, we
die alone. Only through our love
and friendship can we create the
illusion for the the moment that
we’re not alone”
Oison Welles

4. Warm Rotaract Greeting
On behalf of the editorial team of Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu
It is a great privilege to be the Editor of the First International
Bulletin for the year which is going to be released on the special Zone Vl, RI Dist 3292 jointly with Rotaract Club of Dombivli RI Dist
occasion of “Friendship Day” & the theme for the Joint Bulletin is 3140 feel very proud to present to you all the first subscription of
BAJRA … bonding beyond boundaries.
mixture of BAJRA newsletter of Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu and
Since many years Rotaract Club of Dombivli is been celebrating No Dream Too Big newsletter of Rotaract Club Of Dombivli. As this
friendship day in new fashion and in innovative styles. We use to
is the joint venture of mixture of both Rotaract Clubs newsletter this
conduct a best friendship letter writing competition for the citizens
of DOMBIVLI. We have celebrated this day at Old age homes, newsletter is full of feeling between two friendly Rotaract Clubs. This
Orphanages, Homes for Mentally Challenged people where we use special edition is related on the Special occasion of FRIENDSHIP
to spend time with them. Last year we celebrated this day with the
DAY to strengthen the bonding between two international friendly
Policemen, Traffic Police, Fire Brigade Officers, Bus Driver and
Conductor, Autorikshaw Drivers and had lots of fun with them. neighbors Rotaract Club
I surely believe that this Joint Bulletin will prove to be a boon to Thank you.
create more bonding between both the clubs. I would like to thanks
Rtr.Ashish Tonti& Rtr.Pranay Raj Shakya for taking up this Rtr. Jagatjyoti G Tuladhar
initiative and also to Rtr.Suraj Maharjan for his great support. RAC Swoyambhu
Editor 2012-13
“Dil me tumhaare apni kami chod jaayenge,
Aakhon me intzaar ki lakeer chod jaayenge,
Yaad rakhna mujhe dhoondhte firoge ek din,
Zindagi me dosti ki kahaani chod jaayenge”
Regards, “One of the most beautiful
Rtr. Iliyas Salmani qualities of true friendship is to
RAC Dombivli understand and to be
Editor /Jt. Secretary 2012-13 understood.”
Luius Annaens Seneca

5. Warm Rotaract Greetings to all, Dear mate,
It's my pleasure to pen down words on this sweet occasion of This Friendship Day honors your friends & let them know how
FRIENDSHIP DAY. special they are to you with a cute & heartfelt. Friendship Day
Friends, the Word "FRIEND" have their own Definition, in message to enables you to reach out to your friends and also share
my opinion any living being which is Close to your heart called as the sweetness of your friendship with Rotaractors in Nepal &
Friend. internationally .Friendship with Rotaractors has always been a
bond as they are always been there for me. Let us have the pleasure
We All know that Rotaract is Wonderful movement where to extend our fellowship with you on this wonderful occasion of
Rotaractors are able to find as many friends, not only from the Friendship Day.
vicinity clubs and districts but also from outside countries.
On behalf of Rotaract club Of Swoyambhu I wish you and your
Rotaract Club of Dombivli found Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu in club A Happy Friendship Day. We hope to coordinate and be a
ROTASIA NEPAL 2011-12, and journey a starts. Here we are part of you in coming future. Please let us know if we can be of any
hoping to start a new relationship, while we are rotaracting. help to you.
Today is the Great Occasion where Thank you
two different clubs having...... different cultures from...... different
countries come still closer to celebrate this FRIENDSHIP DAY Rtr.Mandip Poudel
with the form of this Joint Bulletin. President 2012-13
Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu
My Best Wishes to Team Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu and wish
you a Happy Friendship Day.
“Only a true best friend can
protect you from your
Regard,
immortal enemies.”
Rtr.Amol Patil.
President 2012-13
Rotaract Club of Dombivli

6. Warm rotaract greetings
Dear Rotaractors,
Wow! First International Bulletin of the year and that too on the
day of Friendship Day, what a start. As we all are blessed with this great opportunity of brotherhood
and friendship, let this platform be celebrated with the same spirit
It‟s been a great feeling to be the International Service Director of of happiness and joy.
the most vibrant club of R.I.D 3140, and an opportunity for me to
take my club beyond the boundaries of our country. I couldn‟t have Happy Friendship Day!!
asked for more, as are we starting our 1st cross boundary project of
the year with the club from our beloved neighboring country, Rtr Pranay Raj Shakya
Nepal. District Leadership Trainer
Rotaract District Committee
RI District 3292, Nepal & Bhutan
No boundaries can hold friendship to bud. Here we are proving the
same by celebrating the International Friendship day on the 5th
August 2012 in a Rotaract way by releasing this International Joint Charter President
Bulletin, Friendship beyond the Boundaries. Rotaract Club of Swoyambhu
New Rotaract Year, new hopes, new relationship and a lot many
“Don't walk behind me; I may not lead.
new things to come our way!
Don't walk in front of me; I may not
follow. Just walk beside me and be my
Wishing all my fellow rotaractors of Rotaract Club of Dombivli &
friend.”
Rotaract club of Swoyambhu A Happy Friendship Day. 
Thank you,
Rtr. Ashish Tonti
International Service Director 2012-13
Rotaract Club of Dombivli