The Rotary Club of Singapore held their weekly meeting on May 2nd 2012. Special guests included Mrs. Kanak Mehta and teacher advisors from local schools. Vice President Ashi Sarwal presented the 5th annual K.S. Mehta Essay Award. The winners were announced with Sneha Gupta from Global Indian International School winning 1st place and three students from Raffles Institution Junior College winning 2nd place. Visiting Rotarians from Japan also spoke about earthquake recovery efforts. The meeting announcements included upcoming Rotary events and the club's community service focus for the month of May.
1. Rotary International has committed $75 million over three years to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. This brings Rotary's total contribution to nearly $1.2 billion.
2. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a meeting on polio eradication during the UN General Assembly to urge more support from member states.
3. Rotary and partners are at a tipping point to achieve a polio-free world but need increased commitments from governments and donors to finish the job.
- The document summarizes the activities of the Rotaract Club of Zenith from July 2014 to March 2015. It discusses events like district and club installations, friendship day celebrations, independence day celebrations, projects, meetings, and conferences.
- Key highlights include Rtr. Senthilkumar being elected as the 20th President of the club for 2015-2016 and Rtr. PP. Vinoth Nagarajan being selected as the District Rotaract Representative for 2015-2016.
- The club was actively involved in various service projects, meetings, and conferences at the district and international level during this period.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore from April 9th, 2012. [1] The guest speaker, Ms. Cathryn Berger Kaye, spoke about the importance of youth empowerment and developing skills like responsibility and creativity in young people. [2] She provided examples of youth-led environmental projects. [3] The meeting also included introductions of visitors, a toast from another club, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
Vishwa and the Midtown Rotary team have had a busy and innovative first quarter under Vishwa's leadership. They held unique board meetings combining business with pleasure at holiday locations. Two new major projects were launched - "Samartha" for differently abled individuals and an English debate competition. Notable projects included cardiac camps helping many people. Family events brought more fun. The quarter saw record breaking attendance at meetings and notable guest speakers. With more planned, Midtown is on track to repeat as best club.
Prof. K.C. Belliappa will speak to the Midtown Rotary Club on the topic "Role of Media Today". Prof. Belliappa has had a long career in academia, serving as Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi Central University and teaching at Manasa Gangothri. He has authored books and published many articles. Midtown welcomes Prof. Belliappa and looks forward to his insights on the changing role of media.
This newsletter from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay provides updates on the club's activities from August 24-30, 2009. It discusses the club president giving an update on recent activities, plans for an Interact club at a local school to engage youth, and applications from club members to participate in international exchange programs through Rotary.
This document summarizes the minutes from a Rotary Club of Newton meeting held on January 20, 2010. It provides information about the club's officers and directors, as well as a summary of the activities from the meeting, including a presentation by the director of the Irving K. Zola Center on resources for disabled individuals. Thank you notes were read from elementary school students who received dictionaries from the club. The club also discussed upcoming fundraising events like Death by Chocolate.
This document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on June 6th, 2012. [1] The Good Samaritan Award for 2012 was presented to Chew Chia Shao Wei, a 16-year-old student who volunteers significant time to community service activities while excelling in school. [2] The meeting also discussed an upcoming visit by club members to assist elderly residents at the Singapore Garden Festival. [3] An essay by the second place winner of the NGS essay competition was excerpted, discussing challenges to interaction between elderly and youth in modern Singapore due to changing household patterns, language barriers, and differences in technology use.
1. Rotary International has committed $75 million over three years to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative. This brings Rotary's total contribution to nearly $1.2 billion.
2. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a meeting on polio eradication during the UN General Assembly to urge more support from member states.
3. Rotary and partners are at a tipping point to achieve a polio-free world but need increased commitments from governments and donors to finish the job.
- The document summarizes the activities of the Rotaract Club of Zenith from July 2014 to March 2015. It discusses events like district and club installations, friendship day celebrations, independence day celebrations, projects, meetings, and conferences.
- Key highlights include Rtr. Senthilkumar being elected as the 20th President of the club for 2015-2016 and Rtr. PP. Vinoth Nagarajan being selected as the District Rotaract Representative for 2015-2016.
- The club was actively involved in various service projects, meetings, and conferences at the district and international level during this period.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore from April 9th, 2012. [1] The guest speaker, Ms. Cathryn Berger Kaye, spoke about the importance of youth empowerment and developing skills like responsibility and creativity in young people. [2] She provided examples of youth-led environmental projects. [3] The meeting also included introductions of visitors, a toast from another club, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
Vishwa and the Midtown Rotary team have had a busy and innovative first quarter under Vishwa's leadership. They held unique board meetings combining business with pleasure at holiday locations. Two new major projects were launched - "Samartha" for differently abled individuals and an English debate competition. Notable projects included cardiac camps helping many people. Family events brought more fun. The quarter saw record breaking attendance at meetings and notable guest speakers. With more planned, Midtown is on track to repeat as best club.
Prof. K.C. Belliappa will speak to the Midtown Rotary Club on the topic "Role of Media Today". Prof. Belliappa has had a long career in academia, serving as Vice-Chancellor of Rajiv Gandhi Central University and teaching at Manasa Gangothri. He has authored books and published many articles. Midtown welcomes Prof. Belliappa and looks forward to his insights on the changing role of media.
This newsletter from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay provides updates on the club's activities from August 24-30, 2009. It discusses the club president giving an update on recent activities, plans for an Interact club at a local school to engage youth, and applications from club members to participate in international exchange programs through Rotary.
This document summarizes the minutes from a Rotary Club of Newton meeting held on January 20, 2010. It provides information about the club's officers and directors, as well as a summary of the activities from the meeting, including a presentation by the director of the Irving K. Zola Center on resources for disabled individuals. Thank you notes were read from elementary school students who received dictionaries from the club. The club also discussed upcoming fundraising events like Death by Chocolate.
This document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on June 6th, 2012. [1] The Good Samaritan Award for 2012 was presented to Chew Chia Shao Wei, a 16-year-old student who volunteers significant time to community service activities while excelling in school. [2] The meeting also discussed an upcoming visit by club members to assist elderly residents at the Singapore Garden Festival. [3] An essay by the second place winner of the NGS essay competition was excerpted, discussing challenges to interaction between elderly and youth in modern Singapore due to changing household patterns, language barriers, and differences in technology use.
District Governor Ravi visited the Midtown Rotary Club. He inspected various club projects, including a matching grant funded ambulance and donations to schools. At the evening event, he was presented a special memento for his master bedroom and spoke about cherishing his time with the vibrant Midtown club. The visit was a happy and memorable day for all.
The document summarizes the proceedings of an editors' meeting for the Rotary Club of Midtown's bulletin "About Us". It discusses brainstorming ideas for improving the bulletin and making it more tech-savvy. It also provides updates on the club's activities like donating funds for heart surgeries and supporting a school science lab. Stories are shared to inspire members to empower women and support a happy marriage. The overall purpose is to plan ways to create a better club bulletin and update members on service projects.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Marcellus, New York on June 21, 2011. It discusses announcements about upcoming events, a club assembly discussing a pilot program proposal, and articles from the ABCs of Rotary section of their weekly bulletin.
The document provides a summary of the installation ceremony and first meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Mid-Town. Key details include:
- Mrs. Anupama Ravindranath was installed as the new president at a festive ceremony held at RCL Hall.
- The chief guest's address was filled with words of wisdom and advice for the new team.
- To start her term, Anupama received Rs. 75,000 in donations from Rotarians for community service projects.
- The first meeting under Anupama's leadership was held at RCL Hall and was a colorful event with Rotarians, Annes, and guests in attendance.
This issue of the Rotaract District 3010 newsletter highlights several club activities from January 2011. Rotasia Goa 2011, the annual international Rotaract event held in Goa, saw participation from 22 Rotaractors from the district. Several clubs organized polio vaccination drives and camps. Other activities included blood donation drives, fundraisers for underprivileged children, tree plantation events, and participation in marches against corruption. The DRR's message emphasizes the importance of communication between clubs and with the district for growth. Club reports provide further details on specific club activities over the month.
The document is the March 2011 issue of the Rotaract District 3010 newsletter. It provides updates on various Rotaract club activities in District 3010 during the month of March. Some highlights include:
- The District Administrative Council held meetings to plan projects for the coming quarter, including voluntary blood donation drives and responding to the nuclear disaster in Japan.
- The Rotaract Club of Delhi South held educational and tree planting activities in Palam Village as well as a medical camp.
- The Rotaract Club of NSIT Regency launched Project Sankalp to empower underprivileged children through education.
- Various clubs celebrated International Women's Day and held other community service projects during the month.
The document is the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore, which provides updates on club activities, including a speaker discussing how humor leads to happiness, the introduction of a new club member, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events in celebration of various months and holidays. The bulletin also recognizes member birthdays and anniversaries, and provides guidance on self-reflection through the four-way test.
The document summarizes a walk organized by the Rotary Blood Bank on December 5th in New Delhi to raise awareness about voluntary blood donation. Over 300 Rotaractors and 4000 schoolchildren participated in the event, which was flagged off by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the deputy chairman of India's Planning Commission. The walk aimed to educate people about the importance of donating blood regularly to ensure no one suffers from a lack of blood. It featured colorful processions by school children and demonstrations on blood donation. The event helped promote Rotaract and the cause of voluntary blood donation among youth.
The JPKU Toastmasters Club officers attended a training program for new officers in Division C of District 82. The program included sessions on the roles and responsibilities of club presidents, vice presidents of education, membership, and public relations, and other officer roles. Experienced Toastmasters provided guidance to the new officers. The officers then created six-month success plans for their clubs. The training empowered the officers to confidently take on their new responsibilities.
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the Rotaract District 3010 newsletter:
The newsletter discusses Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2010 that was hosted by the Rotary Club of Sonepat Midtown, with over 150 Rotaractors, Interactors, and Rotarians attending the two-day event. It highlights accomplishments of various Rotaract clubs, including participation in events like Walk for Blood and distributing blankets and clothes to those in need. The newsletter concludes by announcing that John Hewko has been named as the new top executive of Rotary International.
The document summarizes:
1) The Rotary emblem has undergone several design changes since its inception in 1905.
2) In 1919, the Rotary board adopted a design by Charles Mackintosh featuring six spokes and 24 cogs.
3) This design was further modified in 1924 to include a keyway and became the standard emblem still used today.
The bulletin provides updates from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, including a letter from the Club President about an upcoming speaker on an Indigenous Aviation Training Scheme. It also summarizes the successful launch of a Magnifying Microscope Project for local schools, attended by representatives from other Rotary clubs. The bulletin notes upcoming club meetings and events, including a social function and the annual Changeover Dinner in July.
This weekly bulletin from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay provides updates on the club's activities from the previous week. It announces that Jan Stewart received a Paul Harris recognition from another club for her community work. It also welcomes a new member, Enid Wall, and discusses members' accounts of a recent international exchange program. Upcoming events mentioned include ticket sales for a fundraiser and the official visit from the District Governor in October.
This document summarizes the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore for the week of April 16th, 2012. It includes announcements about upcoming events, such as a visit to the Heritage Kampung on April 22nd. The speaker of the week, Mr. Tay Lai Hock, founder of Ground-Up Initiative, spoke about how Kampung culture can create sustainable communities and nurture leaders. The club's major project for the year is funding a gym for Boys' Town worth $100,000. The bulletin also provides information about birthdays, anniversaries, and upcoming Rotary events.
The document provides a summary of several Rotary Club events and meetings:
1) A workshop was held for mentees of the REF on student time management and exam preparation techniques. The trainer discussed balancing study, family, wellness, and spirituality.
2) The second meeting of Rotary mentors discussed updates to the mentoring program including the mentoring policy, evaluation forms, and an awardee pledge.
3) At the Group 7 Intercity meeting, the speaker discussed the rapid depletion of marine biodiversity and coral reefs. Members were reminded of the importance of environmental protection efforts.
4) A PR seminar recommended that Rotary clubs utilize internet platforms like blogs and social
1) The Rotary year has started positively for RC Bukit Kiara Sunrise, with improved attendance averaging 71% and engaging speakers at weekly meetings.
2) Many club events have been successful, including the Interactors' IU Day raising RM5,000 for charity and a fellowship trip to Tanjong Sepat enjoyed by 35 members.
3) The president thanked club members for their hard work and contributions to the club's success, including organizing events, the bulletin, speakers, and more.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay bulletin provides updates on upcoming club events and activities for the period of 18th-24th May 2009. Planning is underway for a Christmas in July fundraising event in July. The club hosted guest speakers who discussed their work in peace studies and reducing medical errors. Donations were also collected for charitable organizations. Upcoming speakers and club assembly topics were announced. The bulletin encourages club participation and donations to End Polio Now and The Rotary Foundation.
This bulletin summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on March 21, 2012. It discusses the welcoming of guests and visiting Rotarians, the exchange of banners with sister clubs, birthday greetings, and a presentation by Ms. Joyce Billington on her work with Sok Sabay, a children's refuge in Cambodia. It also includes remarks and a speech from the president of the sister club Rotary Club of Osaka Semba expressing gratitude for assistance after an earthquake and seeking closer cooperation between the clubs.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on June 13th, 2012. The summary includes:
1) The guest speaker was Mr. Girija Pande, Chairman of Asia Pacific for Tata Consultancy Services, who spoke on "Leadership in an Interconnected World." He highlighted trends of globalization, urbanization, sustainability, and technology.
2) Upcoming events were announced, including the Installation Dinner on June 30th.
3) Birthday and anniversary celebrants for the week were recognized.
4) The next Community Service and International Service meetings were announced for July 5th and June 21st respectively.
District Governor Ravi visited the Midtown Rotary Club. He inspected various club projects, including a matching grant funded ambulance and donations to schools. At the evening event, he was presented a special memento for his master bedroom and spoke about cherishing his time with the vibrant Midtown club. The visit was a happy and memorable day for all.
The document summarizes the proceedings of an editors' meeting for the Rotary Club of Midtown's bulletin "About Us". It discusses brainstorming ideas for improving the bulletin and making it more tech-savvy. It also provides updates on the club's activities like donating funds for heart surgeries and supporting a school science lab. Stories are shared to inspire members to empower women and support a happy marriage. The overall purpose is to plan ways to create a better club bulletin and update members on service projects.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Marcellus, New York on June 21, 2011. It discusses announcements about upcoming events, a club assembly discussing a pilot program proposal, and articles from the ABCs of Rotary section of their weekly bulletin.
The document provides a summary of the installation ceremony and first meeting of the Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Mid-Town. Key details include:
- Mrs. Anupama Ravindranath was installed as the new president at a festive ceremony held at RCL Hall.
- The chief guest's address was filled with words of wisdom and advice for the new team.
- To start her term, Anupama received Rs. 75,000 in donations from Rotarians for community service projects.
- The first meeting under Anupama's leadership was held at RCL Hall and was a colorful event with Rotarians, Annes, and guests in attendance.
This issue of the Rotaract District 3010 newsletter highlights several club activities from January 2011. Rotasia Goa 2011, the annual international Rotaract event held in Goa, saw participation from 22 Rotaractors from the district. Several clubs organized polio vaccination drives and camps. Other activities included blood donation drives, fundraisers for underprivileged children, tree plantation events, and participation in marches against corruption. The DRR's message emphasizes the importance of communication between clubs and with the district for growth. Club reports provide further details on specific club activities over the month.
The document is the March 2011 issue of the Rotaract District 3010 newsletter. It provides updates on various Rotaract club activities in District 3010 during the month of March. Some highlights include:
- The District Administrative Council held meetings to plan projects for the coming quarter, including voluntary blood donation drives and responding to the nuclear disaster in Japan.
- The Rotaract Club of Delhi South held educational and tree planting activities in Palam Village as well as a medical camp.
- The Rotaract Club of NSIT Regency launched Project Sankalp to empower underprivileged children through education.
- Various clubs celebrated International Women's Day and held other community service projects during the month.
The document is the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore, which provides updates on club activities, including a speaker discussing how humor leads to happiness, the introduction of a new club member, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events in celebration of various months and holidays. The bulletin also recognizes member birthdays and anniversaries, and provides guidance on self-reflection through the four-way test.
The document summarizes a walk organized by the Rotary Blood Bank on December 5th in New Delhi to raise awareness about voluntary blood donation. Over 300 Rotaractors and 4000 schoolchildren participated in the event, which was flagged off by Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the deputy chairman of India's Planning Commission. The walk aimed to educate people about the importance of donating blood regularly to ensure no one suffers from a lack of blood. It featured colorful processions by school children and demonstrations on blood donation. The event helped promote Rotaract and the cause of voluntary blood donation among youth.
The JPKU Toastmasters Club officers attended a training program for new officers in Division C of District 82. The program included sessions on the roles and responsibilities of club presidents, vice presidents of education, membership, and public relations, and other officer roles. Experienced Toastmasters provided guidance to the new officers. The officers then created six-month success plans for their clubs. The training empowered the officers to confidently take on their new responsibilities.
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the Rotaract District 3010 newsletter:
The newsletter discusses Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) 2010 that was hosted by the Rotary Club of Sonepat Midtown, with over 150 Rotaractors, Interactors, and Rotarians attending the two-day event. It highlights accomplishments of various Rotaract clubs, including participation in events like Walk for Blood and distributing blankets and clothes to those in need. The newsletter concludes by announcing that John Hewko has been named as the new top executive of Rotary International.
The document summarizes:
1) The Rotary emblem has undergone several design changes since its inception in 1905.
2) In 1919, the Rotary board adopted a design by Charles Mackintosh featuring six spokes and 24 cogs.
3) This design was further modified in 1924 to include a keyway and became the standard emblem still used today.
The bulletin provides updates from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay, including a letter from the Club President about an upcoming speaker on an Indigenous Aviation Training Scheme. It also summarizes the successful launch of a Magnifying Microscope Project for local schools, attended by representatives from other Rotary clubs. The bulletin notes upcoming club meetings and events, including a social function and the annual Changeover Dinner in July.
This weekly bulletin from the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay provides updates on the club's activities from the previous week. It announces that Jan Stewart received a Paul Harris recognition from another club for her community work. It also welcomes a new member, Enid Wall, and discusses members' accounts of a recent international exchange program. Upcoming events mentioned include ticket sales for a fundraiser and the official visit from the District Governor in October.
This document summarizes the weekly bulletin of the Rotary Club of Singapore for the week of April 16th, 2012. It includes announcements about upcoming events, such as a visit to the Heritage Kampung on April 22nd. The speaker of the week, Mr. Tay Lai Hock, founder of Ground-Up Initiative, spoke about how Kampung culture can create sustainable communities and nurture leaders. The club's major project for the year is funding a gym for Boys' Town worth $100,000. The bulletin also provides information about birthdays, anniversaries, and upcoming Rotary events.
The document provides a summary of several Rotary Club events and meetings:
1) A workshop was held for mentees of the REF on student time management and exam preparation techniques. The trainer discussed balancing study, family, wellness, and spirituality.
2) The second meeting of Rotary mentors discussed updates to the mentoring program including the mentoring policy, evaluation forms, and an awardee pledge.
3) At the Group 7 Intercity meeting, the speaker discussed the rapid depletion of marine biodiversity and coral reefs. Members were reminded of the importance of environmental protection efforts.
4) A PR seminar recommended that Rotary clubs utilize internet platforms like blogs and social
1) The Rotary year has started positively for RC Bukit Kiara Sunrise, with improved attendance averaging 71% and engaging speakers at weekly meetings.
2) Many club events have been successful, including the Interactors' IU Day raising RM5,000 for charity and a fellowship trip to Tanjong Sepat enjoyed by 35 members.
3) The president thanked club members for their hard work and contributions to the club's success, including organizing events, the bulletin, speakers, and more.
The Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay bulletin provides updates on upcoming club events and activities for the period of 18th-24th May 2009. Planning is underway for a Christmas in July fundraising event in July. The club hosted guest speakers who discussed their work in peace studies and reducing medical errors. Donations were also collected for charitable organizations. Upcoming speakers and club assembly topics were announced. The bulletin encourages club participation and donations to End Polio Now and The Rotary Foundation.
This bulletin summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on March 21, 2012. It discusses the welcoming of guests and visiting Rotarians, the exchange of banners with sister clubs, birthday greetings, and a presentation by Ms. Joyce Billington on her work with Sok Sabay, a children's refuge in Cambodia. It also includes remarks and a speech from the president of the sister club Rotary Club of Osaka Semba expressing gratitude for assistance after an earthquake and seeking closer cooperation between the clubs.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on June 13th, 2012. The summary includes:
1) The guest speaker was Mr. Girija Pande, Chairman of Asia Pacific for Tata Consultancy Services, who spoke on "Leadership in an Interconnected World." He highlighted trends of globalization, urbanization, sustainability, and technology.
2) Upcoming events were announced, including the Installation Dinner on June 30th.
3) Birthday and anniversary celebrants for the week were recognized.
4) The next Community Service and International Service meetings were announced for July 5th and June 21st respectively.
The document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore providing information about their recent meeting including welcoming visiting Rotarians, introducing a new member, announcing their club's district award recognitions, and advertising upcoming Rotary events. It summarizes the guest speaker's presentation on World Vision's work improving children's development and outlines the club's activities, recognition of members, and schedule of upcoming meetings and events.
The document summarizes the activities of the Inner Wheel Club of Mysore Midtown for the period of July 2011 to June 2012. It discusses the community service projects carried out including donations to various trusts supporting underprivileged communities. It also outlines the educational assistance provided to children, such as donations of school supplies, conducting workshops and counseling sessions. Key figures include a total of Rs. 10,900 spent on community service benefiting 372 people and Rs. 16,638 spent on education projects benefiting 1249 children and students.
The Rotary Club of Parramatta City newsletter provides information on upcoming speakers, events, volunteer opportunities, and club activities. Upcoming speakers will discuss their vocations in politics and as a police chaplain. The club is organizing a trivia night fundraiser in November and members are encouraged to bring guests. The newsletter also provides an update on an international service project to provide a van to a school in Uganda and encourages members to support Project Volunteers initiatives.
This Rotary Club of Bukit Kiara Sunrise bulletin provides updates on the club's activities and events in August. Key points include:
- The club is focusing on increasing membership in August which is designated as Membership Month.
- The club highlights its informal and inclusive culture as strengths for attracting new members.
- Upcoming events include a group intercity meeting, cancelled regular meeting, Rotary Foundation seminar, and Merdeka walk/picnic.
- The club also recognizes a long-standing member, Rtn VG Chandran, for his 30+ years of active membership and service.
The document provides a summary of the Rotary Club of Freshwater Bay's bulletin for January 4-10, 2010. It discusses Rajah and Jes visiting Rotary clubs in India, the top five reasons to support the Rotary Foundation, rebuilding efforts since the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, and a barbecue being held by a member on January 10th. It also briefly outlines a member's experience obtaining science equipment for a school in Estonia through a matching grant, and becoming a Rotary scholar. The bulletin concludes by listing the club's program and meeting details for January.
The document provides information about the Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya, including a summary of their activities in the first quarter of 2012. It discusses the club's founding and first projects like planting herbs to save lives, donating English books to a local school, and providing food to pilgrims on an important religious day. The club aimed to serve their local community through social activities and help develop the members' skills through projects and professional development opportunities.
The document provides information about the Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya, including a summary of their activities in the first quarter of 2012. In the first 3 sentences:
The Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya held several successful community service projects in their first quarter, including planting herbs to "Save Life Save Herbs", donating plants to a temple under "Plants for a Greener Tomorrow", and providing food and drinks to pilgrims on an important religious holiday with their "Poson Dansala" project. The club aimed to serve their local community through these initial efforts and engage their new members in meaningful work.
The document provides information about the Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya, including a summary of their activities in the first quarter of 2012. In the first 3 sentences:
The Rotaract Club of Kuliyapitiya held several successful community service projects in their first quarter, including planting herbs to "Save Life Save Herbs", donating plants to a temple under "Plants for a Greener Tomorrow", and providing food and drinks to pilgrims on an important religious holiday with their "Poson Dansala" project. The club aimed to serve their local community through various social initiatives while also developing skills and fellowship among members. The bulletin highlights the club's founding and achievements in their initial
The Rotary Club of the Hills-Kellyville held their weekly meeting on March 12th. President Penny Hill provided updates, including reminders about the upcoming District Conference and volunteering at the Castle Hill Show. Treasurer Keith Stapley reported on his recent trip to Tasmania. Upcoming club events included the Group Study Exchange meeting and Norwest Inner Wheel Club day at the races. International Director Bobby Redman provided an update on End Polio Now fundraising efforts. Members were invited to the club's International Night on March 19th.
Rotaract club of Zenith - KINSHIP magazineYuva O Postive
HI Dear Friends in Rotaract,
Its a great pleasure and happy to E-release our 1st Issue of KINSHIP Magazine for the year 2013-14.
KINSHIP magazine includes messages from President and Editor,Club Report,Other NGO events,Health Tips,Did you know about the person,Ethu Namma Area,Joy of Expressing,Bday Bash,Zenith Varalaru,Vaanga Pazagalam,and Fun Corner.
Feedbacks and Suggestion are welcome !!!
Rotaract club of Zenith Happy to E-release the second issue of benchmark magazine - Kinship on 18th April 2014.
Feedback and suggestion are welcome. you can send it to rtr.yuvabala.zenith@gmail.com
This joint bulletin from the Rotaract Club of Aurangabad Central and the Rotary Club of Aurangabad Central provides updates on activities from both clubs. The Rotaract Club held various events in July including blood donations, club meetings, and visits. The Rotary Club also did a tree plantation project and held its installation ceremony. Upcoming events for both clubs are noted along with achievements including awards received by the Rotary Club.
The document discusses an upcoming event hosted by Rotary Mysore to benefit Sneha Kiran, an organization that helps children with cerebral palsy. Rotary Mysore gifted a wheelchair to a recipient named Kishore through Sneha Kiran. Ms. Shashikala from Sneha Kiran thanked Rotary Mysore for their long-time support and requested donations for a fashion show and dinner fundraiser on January 26th. The document also recognizes the many contributions of Rotary Mysore members to a recent Rotary conference.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore provides information on their weekly meeting on February 15th, 2012. The speaker, PP Professor P. N. Avadhani, gave a talk titled "Nature and Value of Some Trees". He spoke about the important roles trees play in human evolution, environment, and survival. PP Avadhani provided many anecdotes and information about the nature, functions, and unique features of various trees. Upcoming Rotary events are also announced, including the World Understanding and Peace Day Dinner on February 23rd.
The document summarizes key information for Rotarians visiting Cambodia for the first time. It notes that 21 Rotarians from the club will attend the international convention in Thailand and also visit Cambodia. It provides brief details about Khmer cuisine, climate, currency, traditional clothing, and etiquette for visiting temples in Cambodia to help prepare visitors for their trip. The purpose is to enlighten friends about the country and ensure a enjoyable experience.
The document summarizes a storytelling workshop organized by the Delhi Advanced Toastmasters Club. Two members from the JPKU Toastmasters Club attended the workshop where two speakers presented stories and were given feedback by the workshop leader, Paul Holmes, on how to improve their storytelling abilities. Paul emphasized showing rather than telling stories through techniques like using body language for different characters rather than just speaking for them. Both stories covered different themes and Paul provided insightful feedback to help the speakers enhance their storytelling skills. The workshop was an effective learning experience for improving storytelling capabilities.
The document summarizes events from the Abhilash newsletter of the Senior Citizens Forum from July to September 2014. It discusses the First Monday meet in July which included demonstrations on cooking recipes and games. It also notes plans for the Annual Day celebrations on September 6th at the Taj Belsons hotel, including discussions on the venue, programs, donations. The Annual Day was a success with several donations totaling over $1,000.
The bulletin provides information about the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 30th, 2012. It includes introductory remarks by President Tapan Rao, announcements of awards received by the club at district meetings, and a request for support of a fundraising gala show by the medical students' society. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin is intended to inform members of the club's activities and events.
1. This document summarizes the closing speech of Tapan Rao, President of the Rotary Club of Singapore, at their final meeting of the 2011-2012 Rotary year.
2. Rao thanked the members and committees who contributed to a successful year, during which the club adopted a modified Club Leadership Plan. Several club projects and initiatives were recognized with awards from the district.
3. Looking ahead, Rao suggested the club consider online meeting capabilities to better involve busy professionals. He also recommended formally incorporating the Strategic Planning Committee into the club structure.
This document contains the minutes from a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on May 23rd, 2012. The guest speaker, Mr. Bruno Wildermuth, gave a talk titled "Rail Public Transport in Singapore" where he discussed the history and development of Singapore's MRT system. He noted it was a difficult decision to invest in public transportation but it was completed ahead of schedule and under budget. Mr. Wildermuth also addressed Singapore's current transportation challenges and investments compared to other Asian countries. The meeting included other standard agenda items like welcoming visitors and adopting financial statements.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on May 16th, 2012. It includes:
- Welcome remarks for visiting dignitaries including the Ambassador of Israel.
- A presentation by the Ambassador of Israel on Israel's economy and its standing as a global innovator.
- The induction of a new club member, Dr. Rupesh Agrawal, an ophthalmologist.
- Announcements of upcoming Rotary events in Singapore and worldwide.
- Birthday and anniversary congratulations for club members.
This document is a bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore summarizing their weekly meeting on May 9th, 2012. It includes introductions of guests, a welcome to visiting Rotarians, announcements of birthdays and anniversaries, and a summary of the guest speaker's presentation on problem solving and negotiation. Upcoming Rotary events are also listed. The bulletin aims to keep members informed about the club's activities and events.
This bulletin discusses a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting and activities:
1) The guest speaker, Mr. Simon Kahn from Google, spoke on "The Digital Shift" and how digital media consumption is changing as users move from one screen to multiple screens.
2) The club visited the Heritage Kampung village to experience nature and rural culture for Earth Day, and members were able to learn about organic farming and village life.
3) Two club members, T.K. Chew and Alan Tan, were recognized for becoming Paul Harris Fellows in recognition of their contributions to Rotary Foundation programs.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their most recent meeting on April 18th, 2012. It provides details on the guest speaker, Ms. So-Young Kang, who spoke on designing innovative solutions through design thinking. It also discusses the club's major project to renovate buildings at Boys' Town, and calls on members to donate towards reaching their $5 million goal. Finally, it announces upcoming club events and speakers for future meetings in April and May 2012.
This bulletin summarizes the recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on March 14th, 2012. It provides an overview of the guest speaker, Mr. Jeffrey Lee, who spoke on the topic of youth being "overfed but underdeveloped". It also lists upcoming club events and community service activities in March and April. The bulletin concludes with reminders about duties and the Four-Way Test of Rotary.
The document is a newsletter from the Rotary Club of Singapore dated March 12, 2012. It provides summaries of the club's recent activities and upcoming events. It discusses the previous week's speaker on implications of 21st century technologies on educating youth and previews the upcoming week's speaker on the same topic. It also includes standard sections about welcoming visitors, birthdays, anniversaries, and international service activities.
Rtn. Chan Chong Beng, president of the Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (ASME) spoke to the Rotary Club of Singapore about ASME's role in supporting small and medium enterprises in Singapore. He provided statistics on SMEs' contributions to Singapore's economy and employment. ASME offers networking opportunities and programs to assist SMEs with their business needs. The meeting also saw the induction of a new club member, Dr. Sanjay Nalachandran, and announcements of upcoming Rotary events.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their February 1st meeting. The speaker, Rtn. Phillip Overmyer from the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, spoke on "Singapore's New Business Model - Will It Work?". He highlighted the government's focus on jobs, productivity, and economic growth. The bulletin also included announcements of upcoming club events in February for World Understanding Month, induction of a new member, and the Board of Directors for the next Rotary year.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on January 11, 2012. It discusses the following key points:
- The speaker, Dr. Peter Goh, spoke about type 2 diabetes, its causes and complications, as well as obesity and drug/surgical treatments.
- Two club members, Rtn. Willi Hess and Rtn. Bharat Mandloi, received Paul Harris Fellow recognition for their contributions to The Rotary Foundation. The club president also became a major donor.
- An article asks "Who matters most?" in Rotary and argues that ordinary club members who volunteer their time to implement projects and keep the organization running are most important.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting where they welcomed guests, discussed upcoming events and projects, heard from a speaker from Boys' Town about their services and challenges, and inducted a new member. They also presented a donation to Boys' Town.
This bulletin from the Rotary Club of Singapore discusses their December 21st meeting where the guest speaker was Rev. Kenneth Huang. He spoke about the importance of family, especially during the Christmas season. Other discussions included a banner exchange with a visiting club from Estonia, collecting donations for Boys' Town scholarships, and announcing upcoming Rotary events in December and January. The bulletin closes by wishing all members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the Club's President and Board of Directors.
Vocational Service Month
The document summarizes the Rotary Club of Singapore meeting on December 14th, 2011. It discusses the guest speakers Ms. Jutta Odenwaelder and Ms. Midah Tancock who spoke on emotional intelligence and creativity training. It also mentions the club's activities like celebrating member birthdays and anniversaries. President Tapan Rao emphasized the importance of family in Rotary service. The speakers highlighted characteristics of creative people and how to foster creativity.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on December 7th, 2011. It introduces the guest speaker, Ms. Jean Elizabeth Lee, who spoke about gathering support for her short film "Cahaya". It also mentions birthdays, visiting rotarians, upcoming Rotary events, and funds/projects supported by the club including the Patrick Hernon Trust Fund and Boys' Town.
The document summarizes a Rotary Club of Singapore meeting where the Japanese Ambassador to Singapore, H.E. Mr. Yoichi Suzuki, spoke about the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Some key points:
1) H.E. Mr. Suzuki discussed the strong psychological impact on the Japanese people and how Japan has had to rethink its energy policy and lifestyle after the nuclear disaster.
2) He noted the long-term challenges of decontamination and many people not being able to return home for decades.
3) The Ambassador highlighted Japan's need to adapt to an aging society while not overburdening the young, and to be
1) The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore, including a speech given by PDG Dr. Wu Dar Ching on how the Rotary Foundation can be relevant to local clubs.
2) It also discusses the exchange of banners with the Rotary Club of Kirkintilloch, Scotland, whose president's father was a prisoner of war in Singapore during WWII.
3) PDG Dr. Wu Dar Ching spoke about the various Rotary Foundation programs and funding sources available to clubs, and how clubs can better utilize foundation grants to support community service.
The document summarizes the weekly meeting of the Rotary Club of Singapore on November 9th, 2011. It provides an overview of the guests and visiting Rotarians in attendance, as well as the speakers for the week who discussed Singapore's non-profit sector ecosystem and the Rotary Foundation. Key events from the meeting included an exchange of banners with other clubs, a presentation on an End Polio walk and climb fundraising event, and birthday and anniversary celebrations. The document concludes with announcements of upcoming Rotary events and details of the next weekly meeting.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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Bulletin 48 40
1. 4th May 2012
CROSSROADS
Rotary Club of Singapore Vol. 48 / 40
“KS MEHTA AWARD Presentation”
Lunch meeting of the 2nd may 2012
Happy Vesak Day ! On 5th May
Find your bulletin on the Facebook page of “Rotary Club of Singapore”
Joke of the week !
“My wife goes through my cheque book like a bestseller. She will not put it
down until she finishes it.”
From the book of Humour compiled by Rewa Mirpuri
HAVE MANY LAUGHS AND HELP THE NEEDY
http://www.rotary.org.sg/bookofhumour.html
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2. Introductory remarks Toast
President Tapan Rao welcomed members to the Toastmaster, Rtn. Keizo Fujitake translated on
first meeting for the month of May, celebrated in behalf of Past Assistant Governor (PAG) Nobutake
the Club as “Community Service Month”. He Sugwara from the Rotary Club of Ishinmaki East
extended a warm welcome to special guest, Mrs. from District 2520 in the Miyagi
Kanak Mehta and to the Teacher Advisors from Prefecture, Japan, one of the most damaged areas
Raffles Institution Junior College (RIJC) – Mrs. Poh of the recent earthquake. PAG Nobutake was on
Shu-Jia and Global Indian International School his way to Bangkok to attend the RI Convention.
(GIIS (Queenstown) – Ms. Geetanjali Kannan and He advised of the huge loss of lives from the
Mrs. Sanghamitra Gupta (mother of Sneha earthquake and subsequent tsunami, including 4
Gupta), and Interactors Amanda Choo (RIJC) and Rotarians from his club.
Sneha Gupta (GIIS).
80 years & beyond...service above self
President Tapan announced that 150 copies of the
“80 Years & Beyond…Service Above Self” book
were available with compliments from the Club.
He requested members to collect their copies of
the book. 2
3. Welcome of visiting “The Award for the Essay
Competition was initiated in January
I am proud to announce the winners
– but must add that I feel all the 11
Rotarians and guests 2008. The competition has since final essays writers were already
been held every year and has been winners.
Rtn. Ronald Wong welcomed our well received by our Club sponsored The 2nd Winners are Eugene
guests and visiting Rotarians 10 Interact Clubs. Lim, Koh Liang Ping and Amanda
For the first three years the topic for Choo
the essay was a standard: “Service from Raffles Institution Junior
- Guests :
Above Self”. Last year it was decided College Interact Club
Ms. Bhuvana (Rightfocus) to change the subject, and let the The 1st Winner is Sneha Gupta from
Mr. Martin Edwards NGS Committee and IPP, the Global Indian International
Mr. James Iant Chairperson for the Award, select a School, Queens Town, Interact Club.
Mr. Paul Nash fresh topical theme every year. On behalf of the Rotarians I offer
With this in mind, the topic of this our heartiest congratulations to the
Visiting Rotarians : year’s essay was: “INTERACTION Winners. Equally, thanks to all the
PAG Nobutake Sugwara – BETWEEN THE ELDERLY AND THE Interactors who participated and
Ishinmaki East, YOUTH IN MODERN SINGAPORE: helped to make the event a grand
Katsuo Oe & Yoko Takakuka – THE CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS”. success. We look forward to all 10
Out of 10 Interact clubs sponsored Clubs participating next year.
Sendai Aoba, Japan
by the Club, 7 participated this year. We are fortunate to have with us
This meant a higher percentage of today Mrs. Kanak Mehta, wife of late
participation in comparison to the K S Mehta, who has kindly
KS Mehta Award previous years. A total of 11 essays consented to present the awards to
were submitted for final the winners.
consideration for the award. The Award is a Certificate of
President Tapan called upon Vice Most of the essays were written by Achievement to the winning
President Ashi Sarwal to conduct individual Interactors, but a few writers, a Certificate of Citation to
the K S Mehta Award presentation were co-authored by a team of 2 or the Winning Interact Clubs with prize
on behalf of the New Generations 3 participants. money of $1000 to the 1st Winner
Service (NGS) Committee. The suggestions and ideas some of and $500 to the 2nd Winner or
VP Ashi advised that In April this them put forth about bridging the runner-up.
year, the NGS committee gap between the two Special gratitude to the Award
successfully completed the 5th K S generations, were very Committee for organizing and
Mehta Essay Award event, which practical, sound and significant. managing the event. And thanks to
has become an important annual The essays were of very high NGS members for their strong
activity of NGS. He added that the caliber, and each of the 3 Rotarians support and in conducting this
event gave members an who evaluated the essays on four endeavour every year.”
opportunity to fondly remember criteria: VP Ashi then invited Interactor
our dear Rotarian the late K S Content, Organization, Relevance Amanda Choo to read her team’s
Mehta, and his great commitment and English – and scored them gave essay, followed by the 1st
with and contribution to the Club the following feedback. Quote Winner, Sneha Gupta. After reading
and to Rotary at large. It also :"Each essay was of high quality in their essays, both Amanda and
allowed the Club to keep a closer content, expression and English." Sneha, answered questions posed to
ongoing engagement with the "It was indeed very tough as there is them by members.
Interactors. very little to separate them. "
Following is an extract of VP Ashi’s and, finally, "It was a difficult
commentary on the Award: task...all the essays were excellent"
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4. DVD presentation from Rtn. Rotarian Family
Katsuo Oe
Once again, Rtn. Keizo From Rtn. Indi Tulsi
translated, this time for Rtn.
Katsuo Oe from the Rotary Club “I was wanted to share some
of Sendai Aoba. Rtn. Katsuo good news. Well officially i now
accompanied the Club’s live in Krabi and I must admit it
delegation when it made its nice.June and I welcomed our
volunteer trip to the tsunami new boy, Gerrit Tulsi on the 1st
stricken areas. He reported on April. Things are just busy but
the progress of the Club’s enjoyable and finally i got a
donation towards the Japanese chance to be boss but in actual
drum sets and presented a DVD fact I just hang around, just
presentation of the drums being waiting for the next change of
used. He advised that the people diaper.”
in the area were mostly His new email address :
fishermen and following the indikrabi@me.com
devastation of the tsunami, did
not look forward to the future.
However, Rtn. Oe stated that with
the presentation of the drum
sets, and the sound of the
drums, this had spurred the
people now to look towards the
future.
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5. The Guide to Daily Living
MARK YOUR DIARY Before doing the things we COMING ROTARY EVENTS
Birthday celebrants want to do, consider first, the
RC wishes Happy Birthday to precept of the guide. Ask
celebrants this week: ourselves these 4 questions May
May 8th – Peter-Paul Nijsten and act upon them:
Community Service Month
First: Have I spent some time
May 14th – PN Dr. Shahul
in self-examination?
Hameed Second: Have I spent quality May 6th – 9th
Anniversary Celebrants time with my family? Rotary International
RC sends best wishes to Third: Have I given my best to Convention in Bangkok
my work?
Wedding Anniversary
Fourth: Have I given some
celebrants this week June
time to someone near and
May 12th – Subhash & Kanak far? Rotary Fellowships Month
Pritmani The Guide, in
May 14th – PP Paliath & fact, encompasses the 4 parts June 30th
Vatsala Mohandas of the Object of Rotary. Installation Dinner
This week
May 9th 2012 Next week
May 16th 2012
Reception Desk duty: Kavita
Singh, T.K. Chew Reception Desk duty: PP
Sunshine Box duty: Chiang Shih Fang, Robert
Jean-Philippe Lionnet, Jayant Craiu The Four-Way Test
Gadgil Sunshine Box duty: Of the Things we think, say
S. Malaiappan, Noshir Mistri or do:
Speaker: Mr. Terence * Is it the truth?
Fernandez, Managing Speaker: H.E. Mrs. Amira * Is it fair to all concerned?
Director, Scotwork Asia Pte. Arnon, Ambassador of Israel * Will it build goodwill and
Ltd. Topic: To be advised better friendship?
Topic: “If your solution is a * Will it be beneficial to all
International Service concerned?
hammer, you may make every
problem a nail” Date: Thursday, 17th May
Time: 7.30pm
Vocational Service Queries, comments and
Venue: 11 Ewart
Date: Thursday, 10th May articles request can be
Park, S279744
Time: 7.30pm sent to
Hosts: Rtns. Mohan
Venue: Bottle Tree Park Jean-Philippe Lionnet
Vaswani, Dr. Albert Wee, PP
Seafood Restaurant, (Bottle bulletin@rotary.org.sg
Peter Tan, Kannan Krishnan
Tree Park Yishun), 81 Lorong
Chencharu, S769198
Hosts: Rtn. Jamshid
Medora, PP Dr. Yap Lip Kee
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