The document is a monthly letter from the District Rotaract Representative (DRR) covering topics like the ethical four-way test for Rotarians, global Rotaract activities, and professional development initiatives. It highlights Sindhutai Sapkal, a woman who overcame adversity to care for 1400 orphans, showcasing her as an inspirational figure. It also encourages Rotaractors to engage in various scheduled activities throughout the year to enrich their experience and skills.

3. WHAT’S INSIDEDRR’s Monthly Letter, January 2016
The Four-Way Test
The Four-Way Test is a nonpartisan and nonsectarian ethical guide for
Rotarians & Rotaractors to use for a personal and professional relationships.
Of the things we think, say or do
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
The Four Way Test … 03
Rotaract on a global scale: The Rotaract and
Interact Committee … 04
Welcome to 2016 … 06
Professional Development … 07
Schedule for DRR Visits … 08
Once a Rotaractor, Always a Rotaractor! … 09
Sindhutai, The 68-Year-Old Indian Woman Who Looks After
1400 Orphans, Is A True 'Mother India' … 10
Upcoming Projects … 13
Rotaract Wiki … 14
2015 –16 Presidential Citation for Rotaract Clubs … 15
2015 –16 Rotaract Outstanding Project Awards … 16
2015 –16 DRR Citation for Rotaract Clubs … 17

4. As Rotaractors, we have our club life, district events, national and
regional activities and friends around the world.
In Rotaract and Rotary, every club is autonomous and can do
whatever the members feel right – as long as it is in line with the
motto “Service above Self” and the standard values of Rotary. Be-
yond the club life, there are some responsibilities at the district
level, which ensure that there is a minimum of exchange between
clubs and that successful practices are being shared. As a DRR,
you can set goals, give orientation and counsel and motivate your
members.
On a regionally larger level, we also have Multi-District-
Information-Organizations (MDIOs) connecting Rotaractors
across districts.
In order to bring all those different ways of living Rotaract (and
Rotary and Interact) together and to see if the general policy is
still serving its members, there are some worldwide committees.
One of them is the Rotaract and Interact Committee, which is
chaired r together by Florian Rotaractor from Germany & Yen-
Shen Hsieh, a Rotarian from Taiwan. Every year, this Committee
is made up of six Rotarians and at least three Rotaractors. In 2015
-16, we are four Rotaractors from Ethiopia, India, the US and
Germany.
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Rotaract on a global scale:
The Rotaract and Interact Committee

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The committee has two main duties:
1. Preparing and leading (together with RI staff members) the
program part of the Rotaract Pre-Convention which is held
every year on the two days prior to the Rotary International
Convention. The next one will be on May 28th
-29th
in Seoul.
2. Preparing recommendations for the Board of Directors and the
President of Rotary International. Within the committee, we
discuss all kinds of possible changes to the code of policies or
the Rotary bylaws concerning Rotaract and Interact. We can
include ideas, critique or propositions from our regions and
prepare them with our viewpoints for the directors. The final
decision is taken either by the Board of Directors in one of the
four meetings per year or by the Council on Legislation
(“CoL”) which is held every three years.
Join us! Rotaract is based on participation. If you have comments,
ideas or critique, please share it with us and I will be happy to
take those into the committee discussions. You can reach me at
sahilbhateja55@gmail.com. Help us making Rotaract even more
exciting!
Rtr. Sahil Bhateja,
R. I. Representative,
The Rotaract and Interact Committee,
Home Club — Rotaract Club of Rajpura,
R. I. District 3090 (India)

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Welcome to 2016 . . .
Dear Rotaractors and Readers,
Warm Rotaract Greetings!
It was your support and continues encouragements which lead District Ro-
taract Organization (DRO), R. I. District 3132 to a successful completion of
half tenure. Thank you and many congratulations!
We are excited to start a coming half tenure with a hope of same faith and
support from you. Rotaractors, coming half tenure will be full of rotaractivi-
ties and it’ll definitely explore certain abilities in you. So just check that you
won’t forget to be a part of the things enlisted below,
1. DZR Visits
2. DRR Visits
3. Club Assemblies — 2
4. Zonal Fellowship Meets — 2
5. Rotasia 2016 - SriLanka
6. Selection/ Election of Club’s Next Leader (President) & his BOD
7. Selection/ Election of DRRN
8. District Conference 2016
9. Getting involved in preparations of year 2016-17
Let’s contribute towards successful 2015-16!
On this note, I must say, Let this year be better than all the others. Let’s vow
to do some of the things we've always wanted to do but couldn't find the
time. Let’s vow not to make a promise we don't think we can keep. Let’s walk
tall, and smile more.
Let’s welcome 2016.
We whole DRO, RID 3132 wishes you a new year filled with wonder, peace,
and meaning. Happy 2016!
For DRO 3132,
Rtr. Shivraj Marathe
District Secretary (Admin) and District Editor

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Professional Development
Professional Development, the growth of professional
skills & training, is one of the primary missions of Rota-
ract Clubs. Professional Development includes a broad
range of events, techniques, and activities ranging from
established mentorship programs to guest speakers to
workshops.
The following are a list of some ideas for Professional
Development for Rotaract Clubs:
1. Establish a mentorship program between Rotarians
and Rotaractors
2. Start mock interviewing sessions
3. Work one-on-one with club members to develop each
of themselves professionally; including their resumes,
interview skills, and networking abilities
4. Schedule interesting guest speakers for club meetings
5. Organize tours of local factories and businesses
6. Schedule group training opportunities (like changing
a tyre, first aid, or cookery)

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No Club Name DRR Visit Date
1 Rotaract Club of Aurangabad East 17th January, 2016
2 Rotaract Club of Aurangabad 17th April, 2016
3 Rotaract Club of Techplorers 10th April, 2016
4 Rotaract Club of Aurangabad Airport 24th April, 2016
5 Rotaract Club of Achievers 17th April, 2016
6 Rotaract Club of Aurangabad Cidco 16th January, 2016
7 Rotaract Club of Aurangabad West 17th January, 2016
8 Rotaract Club of Jalna 10th January, 2016
9 Rotaract Club of Jalna Central 10th January, 2016
10 Rotaract Club of Jalna Rainbow 10th January, 2016
11 Rotaract Club of Latur Midtown 31st January, 2016
12 Rotaract Club of Majalgaon 30th January, 2016
13 Rotaract Club of Beed Midtown 30th January, 2016
14 Rotaract Club of Ambajogai 31st January, 2016
15 Rotaract Club of Solapur North 28th February, 2016
16 Rotaract Club of Solapur Srujan 28th February, 2016
17 Rotaract Club of Modnimb 27th February, 2016
18 Rotaract Club of Sangola 27th February, 2016
19 Rotaract Club of Akkalkot 28th February, 2016
20 Rotaract Club of Barshi Evergreen 27th February, 2016
21 Rotaract Club of Satara Ajinkya 27th March, 2016
22 Rotaract Club of Satara Camp 27th March, 2016
23 Rotaract Club of Wai 26th March, 2016
24 Rotaract Club of Panchgani 26th March, 2016
25 Rotaract Club of Karad Preetisangam 27th March, 2016
SCHEDULE FOR DRR VISITS

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Once a Rotaractor,
Always a Rotaractor!
A successful President, one of the Best Rotaractor of R. I. District
3132, a die heart rotaractor, our beloved DRR (elect) Rtr. Shantanu
Shrikant Khalikar talks about Rotaract and his journey till date...
Q. Since how long you are a member of Rotaract?
Shantanu: 2009
Q. Which club you are a member of?
Shantanu: RaC Aurangabad Airport
Q. Which words would you use to describe Rotaract?
Shantanu: Rotaract is a 4th angle (Family, Friends & Career) of my
life.
Q. What did you enjoy about being a member of Rotaract?
Shantanu: It teaches you to treat each every needful for the better-
ment of my life. It teaches lots of basic things, like how to deal with
extreme situations? How to react? How to interact with people?
How to behave? Where what to wear? What to hear? Etc.
Q. What type of activities did your club get involved in?
Shantanu: Activities which helps to develop ourselves.
End of an article series: Once a Rotaractor, Always a Rotaractor!

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Most of us get bogged down by the ‘misfortunes’
and ordeals we have to face, almost using it as an
excuse. One look at this incredible woman, and you
know each crease on her face, each wrinkle on her
skin and the strength in her eyes speak of the un-
countable hurdles she has had to cross to do get here.
And yet, there are no complaints, no regrets, no
qualms. Sindhutai Sapkal really is one of the strong-
estIndian women ever.
Born toafamilyinasmallvillageoftheWardhadis-
trict of Maharashtra, Sindhutai Sapkal always knew
she was ‘unwanted’. Her parents called her
‘Chindi’ (torn pieceof cloth) for starters. She went to
school much against her mother’s wishes and made
the most of what she could. "There was no moneyto
buy a slate," recalls Sindhu. "I practiced the alphabet
on thick, palm-sized leaves of the bharadi tree, using
its thorns to write. She had barely passed the 4th
grade when she was married off to an abusive man.
She was 10, her husband was 30. She had no roof
over her head, a 9-month-old baby in her womb and
not much sense when herhusband abandoned herby
beating herup and throwing herin a cowshed. “I cut
the umbilical cord with a sharp-edged stone lying
nearby." That was the day she discovered the
strength in her. What followed was an awe-inspiring
journeywecannotsaluteenough.
She contemplated suicide but she knew she was
stronger than that. So, she started out by begging at
railway stations, to feed her daughter. Much to her
disbelief, she realized life wasn’t any easier for a lot
others. She saw people struggling to survive each
day, on that very platform, fighting all obstacles with
whatever energy and will they had left in them.
“When I was out myself on the streets begging for
food and fighting for survival each day, I realized
that there are so many orphans who have nobody to
go to. I decided to take care of them and raise them
asmyown,”Sindhutaisaid.
She began looking after every orphan she came
across, taking it upon herself to give thema reason to
live, to fill their emptystomachs. She is 68 todayand
looks after 1400 orphans. No wonder the country
fondly calls her ‘Mother of Orphans’! “By God’s
grace I had good communication skills. I could go
and talk to people and influence them. Hunger made
mespeak andthisbecamemysourceofincome.
I give many speeches at various places and this gets
mesome moneywhich Iuse ... continued
Sindhutai,The68-Year-OldIndianWomanWhoLooksAfter1400Orphans,IsATrue'MotherIndia'
As we all try to make ends meet every day with
all the resources we have to earn better,
live better, or feel better,
there are people out there
with absolutely no resources of their own,
changing lives, giving meaning to their own.
This is the story of Sindhutai Sapkal, the
68-year-old Indian woman who went
against all odds to nurture 1400 lives.
Pratibimba —–—
Most of us get bogged down by the ‘misfortunes’
and ordeals we have to face, almost using it as an
excuse. One look at this incredible woman, and you
know each crease on her face, each wrinkle on her
skin and the strength in her eyes speak of the un-
countable hurdles she has had to cross to do get here.
And yet, there are no complaints, no regrets, no
qualms. Sindhutai Sapkal really is one of the strong-
estIndian women ever.
Born toafamilyinasmallvillageoftheWardhadis-
trict of Maharashtra, Sindhutai Sapkal always knew
she was ‘unwanted’. Her parents called her
‘Chindi’ (torn pieceof cloth) for starters. She went to
school much against her mother’s wishes and made
the most of what she could. "There was no moneyto
buy a slate," recalls Sindhu. "I practiced the alphabet
on thick, palm-sized leaves of the bharadi tree, using
its thorns to write. She had barely passed the 4th
grade when she was married off to an abusive man.
She was 10, her husband was 30. She had no roof
over her head, a 9-month-old baby in her womb and
not much sense when herhusband abandoned herby
beating herup and throwing herin a cowshed. “I cut
the umbilical cord with a sharp-edged stone lying
nearby." That was the day she discovered the
strength in her. What followed was an awe-inspiring
journeywecannotsaluteenough.
She contemplated suicide but she knew she was
stronger than that. So, she started out by begging at
railway stations, to feed her daughter. Much to her
disbelief, she realized life wasn’t any easier for a lot
others. She saw people struggling to survive each
day, on that very platform, fighting all obstacles with
whatever energy and will they had left in them.
“When I was out myself on the streets begging for
food and fighting for survival each day, I realized
that there are so many orphans who have nobody to
go to. I decided to take care of them and raise them
asmyown,”Sindhutaisaid.
She began looking after every orphan she came
across, taking it upon herself to give thema reason to
live, to fill their emptystomachs. She is 68 todayand
looks after 1400 orphans. No wonder the country
fondly calls her ‘Mother of Orphans’! “By God’s
grace I had good communication skills. I could go
and talk to people and influence them. Hunger made
mespeak andthisbecamemysourceofincome.
I give many speeches at various places and this gets
mesome moneywhich Iuse ... continued
Sindhutai,The68-Year-OldIndianWomanWhoLooksAfter1400Orphans,IsATrue'MotherIndia'
As we all try to make ends meet every day with
all the resources we have to earn better,
live better, or feel better,
there are people out there
with absolutely no resources of their own,
changing lives, giving meaning to their own.
This is the story of Sindhutai Sapkal, the
68-year-old Indian woman who went
against all odds to nurture 1400 lives.

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to take care of my children,” she was quoted saying. All the accolades she
won, the awards she was honoured with, all the money she got as prizes
was put into making homes for these children. When the Maharastra gov-
ernment refused to help her, she took to begging to feed her kids but never
gave up. Some years later, her husband came back and apologized to
her. The kind-hearted woman that she is, Sindhtai Sapkal not only
forgave him but even agreed to adopt him. Her husband is now 80
-years-old and she introduces him as her eldest child!
At present, Sindhutai Sapkal has over 500 awards and honours to
her credit and 6 organizations that work for the benefit of orphans
all over India. Sindhutai Sapkal, you are a ‘Mother India’ in every
sense of the word. India is immensely thankful to you! People like
you come once in a hundred years and we feel fortunate to have
been born in your time.
Article by, Ankush Bahuguna
Source: http://www.mensxp.com

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ROTARACT WIKI
Following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms used by Rotary International. Some may
no longer be in effect.
 3H Health, Hunger and Humanity
 AAM Additional Active Member
 ADG Assistant District Governor
 AM Active Member
 ASIA Rotary Region consisting of Asia
 CATS Challenging All To Succeed
 CICO Club Internet Communication Officer
 COL Council on Legislation
 D District
 DG District Governor
 DGN District Governor Nominee
 DGE District Governor Elect
 DGND District Governor Designate
 DICO District Internet Communication Officer
 DIK Donations in Kind
 DLP District Leadership Plan
 DMDC District Membership Development Chairs
 DPFC District Permanent Fund Chairperson
 DRFC District Rotary Foundation Committee
 DRR District Rotaract Representative
 DRRN District Rotaract Representative Nominee
 DRRE District Rotaract Representative Elect
to be continued...

14. How does your Rotaract club make a
difference in the world? To qualify
for the 2015-16 Presidential Citation,
Rotaract clubs must complete two
mandatory activities and at least
three additional activities between 1
July 2015 and 1 April 2016 (unless
otherwise specified).
The clubs’ accomplishments will be
verified by Rotary data after the
deadline. No exceptions to the dead-
line will be granted, and no forms or
reports should be submitted to Ro-
tary International.
Rotaract club presidents will be able
to track their clubs’ progress toward
each of the citation’s goals by sign-
ing in to Rotary.org after 1 July
2015. They are responsible for regu-
larly checking that progress and
verifying the accuracy of RI’s data.
Any discrepancies should be brought
to RI’s attention immediately.
Sponsor Rotary club presidents and
district governors also will be able to
track the progress of their Rotaract
clubs on Rotary.org starting on 1
July 2015.
M A N D A T O R Y A C T I V I T I E S
(COMPLETE BOTH)
1. Report yourself as Rotaract club
president or report your adviser on
Rotary.org.
2. Confirm the club’s membership
roster on Rotary.org by completing
and saving the Confirm Membership
and Contact Information form avail-
able under Club Administration.
A D D I T I O N A L A C T I V I T I E S
(COMPLETE AT LEAST THREE)
1. Add or update your club’s meeting
location, time, and day, and other
information on Rotary.org.
2. Have at least 15 club members
reported on Rotary.org. Members
can register themselves by creating
an account, or the Rotaract club
president can report them.
3. Post at least one completed ser-
vice initiative on Rotary Showcase.
4. Post a project in need of assis-
tance on Rotary Ideas or contribute
to a project there.
5. Have the club or any of its mem-
bers contribute (any amount) to ei-
ther Rotary’s Annual Fund or Polio-
Plus.
6. Maintain a club website or social
media pages and be sure they are
reported on Rotary.org. (Also, be
sure your website and social media
accounts comply with Rotary’s visual
identity guidelines.)
FOR MORE DETAILS, VISIT:
https://www.rotary.org/myrotary/
en/news-media/office-president/
presidential-citation-rotaract-clubs
2015 - 16 PRESIDENTIAL CITATION FOR ROTARACT CLUBS
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 Purpose
The purpose of the Rotaract Out-
standing Project Awards is to rec-
ognize exceptional community or
international service projects that
further the goals of Rotary Inter-
national.
 Selection Process
Each online nomination form must
be submitted by 1 February 2016.
Awards will be granted to one
winner in each of the designated
regions. Awards will also be
granted to international winners
for projects submitted by a single
club, projects submitted by more
than one club or an entire Rotary
district, and multi-district pro-
jects. Rotary International en-
courage clubs, districts, and multi
-districts to work together to
maximize their impact and in-
crease collaboration, however
each Rotaract club, district, or
multi-district may submit only
one project for consideration each
year. Winners will be announced
at the Rotaract Preconvention
Meeting. Projects that took place
from 1 February 2015 through 31
January 2016 are eligible for con-
sideration. Rotaract clubs that
have won the award in previous
years are still eligible to win
again.
 Criteria
Project submissions will be evalu-
ated in the following areas:
1. Impact and sustainability
(25%)
2. Alignment with Rotary's six
areas of focus and promotion of
Rotary's commitment to change
lives locally and globally (25%)
3. Collaboration with Rotarians
and community organizations to
enhance effectiveness (20%)
4. Innovation (15%)
5. Percentage of Rotaract club
members involved in develop-
ment and implementation of pro-
ject (15%)
 Quick Links
https://jfe.qualtrics.com/form/
SV_3CsjFRcZf6zuWu8
https://rotary.qualtrics.com/SE/?
SID=SV_3CsjFRcZf6zuWu8&Q_JF
E=0
2015-16 ROTARACT OUTSTANDING PROJECT AWARDS

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2015-16 DRR CITATION FOR ROTARACT CLUBS
 MANDATORY ACTIVITIES
1.Complete club installation.
2.Pay the district dues on / before
31st August 2015.
3.Pay the district dues of 25 mem-
bers.
4.Complete DZR’s official visit
5.Complete DRR’s official visit
6.Participate in District Events (likely,
DA and DC)
7.Maintain two bank accounts, for
community service & for club ad-
ministration individually.
8.Submit Annual Report hard copy to
District Secretary Reporting.
9.Submit Club directory to District
Secretary Administration before 1st
October 2015.
 ONLINE TOOL ADOPTION
Clubs must achieve 3 of the following
4 goals;
1.Register on rotary.org – min 15
members.
2.Register on rotaract3132.org - all
fees paid members.
3.Report club projects in rotary show-
case at rotary.org
4.Report club projects at rota-
ract3132.org
 CLUB SERVICE & MEMBERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Clubs must achieve 3 of the following
4 goals;
1.Conduct two club assemblies - 1st
before 15th September 2015 and
2nd before 15th February 2016
2.Participate in at least one Zonal
Event (likely, ZFM)
3.Conduct at least 1 institution based
ROPe
4.Induct at least 10 new members
(members having no arrears of dis-
trict dues)
 DISTRICT VISION PROJECTS
Clubs must achieve 3 of the following
4 goals;
1.Conduct at least 1 RYLA
2.Work on at least 1 issue under RAW
3.Complete at least 1 international
club (twin/ sister/ match) club for-
mation
4.Publish at least 5 issues of club
newsletter / bulletin.
* All activities must be completed
between 1 July 2015 to 31 May
2016

17. With Best Compliments from
RTR. ABHISHEK MAHAJAN (PRESIDENT)
&
HIS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ROTARACT CLUB OF
TECHPLORERS
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