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World Rotaract Day Joint Bulletin
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PRESIDENT’S SPEAKS
We the Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium City started the Rotaract year 2010/11 with the
theme ‘Because We Care’.
The story behind our theme is keep it simple & have fun - do what your heart tells you to
through service to your family, your friends, and your community by touching their hearts.
On a joint initiative of twinning with the clubs of Rotaract Kota & Zenith we hope to continue
the same on a start to a strong & long lasting Rotaract relationship.
The three clubs collectively are now a family and we at RCCMC are proud and honored to be a
part of that family.
Rtr. Abdul T Z Sanoon
We look forward to bringing down our new family to Sri Lanka very soon. Await more
information.
Yours in Rotaract,
Rtr. Abdul T Z Sanoon,
President
Rotaract Club of Colombo Millenium City
sponsored by Rotary Club of Colombo Millenium City
Rotary International District 3220
Dear Readers,
2011 has been very eventful since the very first month of January. District Conference “Bani-
Thani”, “Rotasia” , PETS -2011-12 etc have kept me on my toes. But that’s exactly what we
Rotaractors excel in. Managing everything under the sun. Isn’t it? Whether it is professional life,
studies, career, Rotaract or Personal life, we manage everything well.
Friends, As you all are already aware that at Rotasia , Goa, we had the tri- Party Twin club
Agreement between Rotaract club of Colombo Millennium city , Sri Lanka and Rotaract club
Zenith , Chennai. So going forward in the series of steps which we might be taking during rest
of year to gain maximum culturally and professionally from each of us ,This E-bulletin shall
Rtr. Neha Gupta serve as a small token of remembrance of the historic agreement where instead of usual two ,
three clubs have done their twinning together.
I believe that this initiative will help in promoting better goodwill and fellowship among our
clubs. This initiative is very unique in the fact that it is binding three very extremely culturally
rich RI districts. Joining up of a club of North India, a club of South India and a Club of Sri Lanka
is definitely exceptional and amazing. Although we are dispersed in different parts of the globe
but this bulletin effectively illustrates our “UNITY IN DIVERSITY” due to similar thoughts, aims
and ambitions.
I hope there will be a lot of Cultural & Vocational learning as a result of this initiative.
I would like to specially thank Rtr Krishan Gopal Malu , Rtr Swathi Sujr , Rtr Abdul T.Z. Sanoon,
Rtr Sulari and other Rotaractors in all three clubs for giving their contribution in this bulletin.
Last but not the least I m extremely grateful to our Sponsored Rotary Club President Dr. Vikrant
Mathur and other Rotarians of the club for their incessant motivation.
I wish for effective working of this coalition and achievement of our ambitions and goals.
May God Be With Us.
Long Live Rotaract Fellowship!
Yours Rotaractively
Rtr Neha Gupta
President
Rotaract Club of Kota
sponsored by Rotary Club of Kota
Rotary International District 3050
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Warm Rotaract Greetings,
It gives me immense pleasure to pen my message in this joint bulletin and I thank Rotaract
Club of Colombo Millenium City and Rotract club of Kota for joining in this bulletin.
If any people asks me what you learnt from Rotaract, I will say FRIENDSHIP first. And I am really
happy that we are developing our friendship across the region with Rotaract Club of Colombo
Millenium City and Rotaract Club of Kota. We introduced as strangers to one another through
social network, shared our interests, met at Rotasia 11 and now we are like a family. I would fail
my duty, if i dint thank Rtr. Krishan Gopal Malu who encouraged us for the triparty twin club
agreement.
Rtr. Swathi Sujir
Its our first joint project, and I am really happy that we are doing our first joint project on the
occasion of World Rotaract Day. We just kickstarted and in our forthcoming years we together
will come up with more innovative projects.
On behalf of Rotaract Club of Zenith, I wish all the success for Rotaract Club of Colombo
Millenium City and Rotaract Club of Kota for their future endevours.
Regards,
Rtr. Swathi Sujir,
President 2010 - 2011
Rotaract Club of Zenith
sponsored by Rotary Club of Madras North East
Rotary International District 3230
“Though miles may lie between us, We are never far apart, for
friendship doesnt count miles, Its measured by the heart”
“Some people come into our lives , and quickly go, some stay for
a while and leave footprints on our hearts and we are never, ever
be the same.”
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ABOUT CLUBS
ROTARACT CLUB OF COLOMBO MILLENIUM CITY
Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium City (RCCMC) was Chartered on the 25th of August 2003 with the Charter President
Fayaz Hudah. From its humble beginnings, RCCMC has reached greater heights from small scale projects to large scale
district projects. 3 of the Past Presidents have held positions in the district as well.
Past Presidents of our club:
Fayaz Hudah 2003/2004, Pandula De Silva 2004/2005, Lasitha Attygale 2005/2006, Shafraz Asnavi 2006/2007, Manjula,
Maldeniya 2007/2008, Imran Farook 2008/2009, Aeshya De Silva 2009/2010, Abdul Sanoon 2010/2011
ROTARACT CLUB OF KOTA
Rotaract club Kota is a community based club located in Kota (Rajasthan), India, chartered on 9th Jan 2010. It comes
in RI District 3050. Inspite of being so young we have shown our talent in all major work Domains of Rotaract. We
are incessantly demonstrating the true meaning of “Rotaract” , i.e Rotary in action , through our projects , activities
and events. And the credit goes to the wonderful team which includes Neha Gupta, Ishant Arora, Nikhil Jain , Paresh
Sachdeva, Shubham Patni ,Ativeer Jain , Deepak Gupta , Pulkit Mewara , Vikas Sharma, Vishal Jain, Jalaj Gupta and
others. We hope to continue doing good work in future as well.
ROTARACT CLUB OF ZENITH
Rotaract Club of Zenith was started in the year 1996-1997. Charter President Rtr. Kavitha Parekh with the help of our
Parent club (Rotary Club of Madras North East) Charter President Rtn. Geetha Venkataraman made Zenith possible for a
very energetic set of Rotaractor’s. The Club theme is “To reach the unreachable”. This club is one of the most prestigious
clubs in the R.I. Dist. 3230. It has produced four prospective DRR’s for R.I. Dist. 3230.
Presidents of our Club:
Rtr. Kavitha Parekh (1996 - 97), Rtr. Mahaveer (1997 - 98), Rtr. Hethel ( 1998 - 99), Rtr. Ritesh (1999 - 2000), Rtr. Rajanish
Ranka (2000 - 01), Rtr. Sunil Bafna (2001 - 02), Rtr. Rakesh (2002 - 03), Rtr. Vasanth (2003-04), Rtr. Praveen (2004-05), Rtr.
Bala Murugan (2005-06), Rtr. Umapathy (2006-07), Rtr. Solomon Rajesh (2008-09), Rtr. Vinoth (2009-10), Rtr. Swathi Sujir
(2010 - 11)
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CLUB PROJECT REPORT
ROTARACT CLUB OF COLOMBO MILLENIUM CITY
Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium City’s 8th
Installation Ceremony:
Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium City (RCCMC)
inducted their 8th President on 18th of September, 2010
at Olympic House, Colombo 7.
By taking the first step to success as true Rotaractors,
Rotaractors of RCCMC started their Installation Ceremony
sharp at 6pm as stated in the Agenda. They said what they
needed to say in fewest words possible and mentioned
that they want to give priority to actual work as Rotaractors
rather than talking about the projects to be done.
Rtr. Aeshya De Silva was pleased to hand over her
responsibilities as president to Rtr. Abdul Sanoon, who she
thinks is a well trained and disciplined Rotaractor and a
lovely human being. Home Sweet Home – Giving the real warmth of a
Home to an Orphanage:
Rtr. Abdul Sanoon is the youngest president to be born
in the RCCMC History and was referred to as a man with
Home Sweet Home is a continuing community service
a great sense of humour and a strong persona by fellow
project done by Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium
Rotaractors and Interactors when giving out felicitations
City, initiated by Rtr. Chenthuran Balasubramaniam and
at the end of the ceremony. He has already made few
his Community Services Team in 2010. We try to make
dynamic changes in the club by bringing new active
homes of Orphan Children and Elders without any help
members into the club to expand the horizons of the club
from their families more than a shelter to rest... This year
as a whole.
we focus mainly on helping Jayasekera Home in Colombo
6 a home with warm and caring touch to give it a feeling
He proudly introduced his new Board of Directors as an
of a real home than just a Orphanage that take care of little
exciting bunch of people, with vivid personalities that love
girls..
to work in a team as one.
These girls in Jayasekera Home are lively and smart but
The President of RCCMC further stated that his intention for
have very little to fulfil their basic needs and means in day
the Year 2010/11 is to give life to the Rotaract Movement
to day life...
by working and living with the true Rotaract spirit at all
times and humbly invited the rest of the Rotaractors to
This home not only got little angel’s in human form but it
join him to make his inspiring thought a reality.
has an interesting past behind it as well... The Jayasekera
Home for Women & Children dates far back to the year
The gentleman who graced the occasion as the chief
1924, when Mrs. Frances Janet Jayasekera, a lady with a big
guest, Mr. Reyaz Jeffrey, CEO, Amana Takaful Life, delivered
heart that wanted to make a change in the society like the
his speech with few words of wisdom, managing to touch
Rotaractors at RCCMC, gave shelter at her own residence
many young hearts that evening, making the event a little
to girls and women discharged from prison and to others
bit more colourful and exciting.
deserving protection.
RCCMC’s annual theme was announced as, “Because We
We at RCCMC try our best to build their dreams and to
Care”. The young president said that he plans to keep up
help them to have better lives. We provide them clothes,
with their club theme, by joining hands with other Rotaract
stationery, food items as and when we can and we paint
& Interact Clubs in District 3220 and Rotaractors Worldwide,
and renovate their home with all the funds we make from
since the Rotaract theme of the year “Connecting Youth – our finance projects.
Building Friendships” cannot be forgotten.
We welcome our dear Rotaractors in all countries to join
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hand with us and not only build their homes but build Rai$e da Hou$e – Fund Raiser by Rotaract Club of
their ladders to reach to their wonderful dreams and goals Colombo Millennium City:
come alive... This is our youth that walk in the Global Village
and it would be great feeling if they feel at least closer to Rotaract Club of Millennium city Raised the house was the
equal with people who lead normal lives. first and the most happening Warehouse Party, Rai$e da
Hou$e held at Warehouse Project in Maradana, Colombo
If you would want to lend a hand to develop their skills or 10 on 27th November, 2010. It was a fundraiser organized
give a donation to help these little ones, please contact by our club for Community Service Projects in Year
Community Service Director of RCCMC, Rtr. Chenthuran 2010/11.
Balasubramaniam on +94 777 777 527 or chenthuranb@
hotmail.com It took a lot of time and energy of our club members. Each
and every member worked day and night relentlessly to
make this project a success. They organized an amazing
fashion show with 4 designers who gave out their valuable
designs to be displayed free of charge for this worthy cause
and one designer was one of our very own Presidents in
the District 3220, President Rtr. Taniya Perera of Rotaract
Article Written and Edited by Club of IIT.
Rtr. Sulari Dharmasena There were many more attractions added to the night give
Rotatact Club of Colombo Millennium City value to the contributors of the event. We had dance battle
PR Director/ Editor 2010/11 competitions, local drummers capturing the audience
with the tantalizing drum beats and music was played
throughout the night by five internationally accredited
and well known DJs in Colombo.
Fellow Rotaractors and the public supported this project
immensely by attending the party, being a part of the
event as designers, dancers and models. The crowd that
came in rocked the night by dancing away till the wee
hours of the morning till 3am... We were extremely thrilled
to receive compliments from almost all people who visited
this charity fund raiser because it was a innovative project
done in District 3220.
It was wrapped up with hope to for another successful and
innovative event to help our community live their dreams
as we achieve our goals as Proud Rotaractors.
Special thanks to all my Rotaract Club President, Rtr. Abdul
Sanoon, Project Co-ordinator, Rtr. Manjula Maldeniya and
all club members for supporting me throughout the event.
Last but not least, I will like to thank the fellow Rotaractors
of Rotaract Club of IIT, Rotaract Club of Wellawatta and
Our valued sponsors Australian College of Business and
Technology in Colombo 3, our food and beverage partner,
Burger Blast in Colombo 7 and all others who helped us in
various ways before, while and after to raise da house and
reach its limits.
Rtr. Sulari Dharmasena
Project Chairperson
Rai$e da Hou$e
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Diwali Celebration:
X - mas Celebration:
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Presidential surprise b’day bash: ROTARACT CLUB OF KOTA
Members of RCCMC decided to throw a surprise b’day for President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) PETS
their President Abdul on the 11th of March 2011. Although 2011-2012:
he suspected the members were up to something, the
evening was filled with fun laughter, sharades, music and President Elect Training Seminar (PETS) was organized
lost of food to eat! by our Sponsored club i.e. Rotary Club Kota during 26-27
Feb 2011. It was a 2 day residential training programme
designed for the president elects of RI District 3050. 119
President Elects of Rotary Clubs through out the district
attended the seminar. Most of the Sessions were taken by
Past District Governors and were very informative. It was
a very good opportunity to learn about Rotary, R.I., and
TRF etc. There was a separate training session for spouses
as well. A Ghazal Sandhya was also arranged for delegates
for entertainment. Rotaractors from RC Kota played a very
active role in organizing this event.
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Kachori Project:
They Say “Cleanliness is next to Godliness”
Inspired by this idea, we took an initiative to make Kota a
cleaner place. Kota is very famous for Kachori shops. But
people used to clutter the place by throwing used paper
plates everywhere around the shop .So we had put banners
on major Kachori joints in the city and educated the people
there about the importance of clean surroundings and
requested them to throw the garbage in Dust bin only.
Training Seminar on Stock Exchange & Financial
planning
Recognizing the importance of financial literacy in the
present times, rotaractors from RC Kota organized a
training workshop on Stock Exchange and financial
planning. JCI Trainer Ms Neelu Tuteja took this session. She
laid great stress on starting financial planning early in life,
i.e in early 20s.
Plant Distribution Project:
“The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago and second
best is now.”
Realizing it is never too late for planting trees, we took
a free plant distribution program where we distributed
200 plants free of cost and also educated people the
importance of trees for our survival and also gave them
suggestions on taking care of trees/plants.
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International RYLA 2010
In the very first year of its inception Rotaract club Kota got
the honor of hosting International RYLA with its parent
Rotary club. 100 participants all over the world came and
participated in this three day residential programme which
was focused on personality development, Leadership skills
etc. under the guidance of world renowned faculty Sir G.
Balachandran.
Medical Camp on World’s Rotaract Day (13th
March 2011)
A Medical Camp & a blood donation camp was organized
Friendship Day celebration with deaf and dumb at village Arjunpura which is 30 kms from Kota. Around 30
kids units of blood were collected. One incident which needs to
be highlighted here is that during camp villagers brought
Rotaract club Kota celebrated friendship day in Mookbadhir
a man who was looking really ill. After initial checkup,
School with Deaf and dumb kids by organizing a sports
doctors at camp diagnosed an Heart Attack. Seeing the
meet for them followed by fruits distribution. Everyone
severity of situation he was immediately sent to Kota
enjoyed playing games like kho kho, Cricket . It was a very
where his life was saved. This event was done jointly with
nice and soul-chilling experience for everyone.
Rotary Club Kota and RCC Arjunpura.
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ROTARACT CLUB OF ZENITH
CLUB INSTALLATION :
The Club’s installation for the year 2009-10 was held on
July 18th. Rtr. Swathi Sujir was collared as the President for
the year 10-11 by Rtr. IPP. Vinoth Nagarajan.
The new board of directors was installed by Rtn. Paras
Sethi - President, Rotary Club of Madras North East. Rtn.
Ganesan - Rotaract Chairman, Rtr. Suresh Manoharan -
DRR, Rtr. Swathi Murali – DRS, Rtr. IPDRR. Solomon Victor,
Rtr. Lakshmi Theja - IPDRS, District Officials, our senior
Rotaractors and Rotaractors from various clubs graced
the occasion. The club banner & bulletin “KINSHIP” was
launched by Rtn. Pares Sethi and we inducted 12 new
Rotaractors.
Republic Day Celebration: We paid Rs.1000 as District dues to Rtr. Anisha - District
Treasurer and we submitted our club database to Rtn.
Ganesan - Rotaract Chairman. The program ended with a
very good note along with vote of thanks by Rtr.Senthil
Kumar Srinivasan, Secretary for the year 2010 - 11 followed
by a fellowship.
Rotasia:
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NAYA JEEVAN: Guru Vanakkam:
Naya Jeevan is our ongoing Project. On 18th July 2010, On September 7th- 24th 2010,We celebrated the Teachers
we sponsored a Sewing Machine to Mrs. Rajaammal day by honoring the faculty in-charge of the College based
Lakshmanan & we sponsored Rs.5000 to Mr. Gopi Rotaract clubs by presenting them with a citation. We
(differently disabled person) who conducted tri-cycle rally visited the college based clubs personally and presented
from Bangalore to Ladakh. the scroll of honor to the faculty in-charge. The faculy in
charge of every college was happy about the recognition
ZENITH TALKS: and we received appreciations from them. We visited the
following College based Rotaract Clubs: Stella Mary’s,
“KNOWN IS DROP UNKNOWN IS OCEAN” keeping this Loyola College, Womens Christian College, Ethiraj College,
phrase in the mind we planned to bring out the unknown New College, QMC, Dr.MGR Janaki College, KRMMC,
talents which are hidden inside each and every member Patrician College, A.C.Tech College, College of Engineering,
of our club. Previous year we started Zenith Talks. On every Guru Nanak College, Chellammal College, SSS.Jain College,
meet we will give 15 min slot for the members to share Govt College of Physiotherapy, Meenakshi Engi. College,
their ideas. Its our ongoing Project. A.M.Jain College, SDNB Vaishnav College, TSN College,
SMK Fomra College, MNM.Jain College, St.Joseph College,
• On 8th August 2010, Rtr.Saravanan took the slot & told Dhanalakshmi Engineering College, Bakthavachalam
about the Blood Donation Awareness. Memorial College, Hindu College, Anna Adarsh College,
• On 5th September 2010, Rtr. Rohit took the slot on DG. Vaishnav College, Pachaiappas College, Madras
the day and explained the details and use of Mutual Veterinary College, Govt. Fine Arts College, Sri Kannika
Fund. Parameshwari College, MIHM, Eswari Engineering College,
• On 3rd October 2010, Rtr. Swathi took the slot and SKR Engineering College, Soka Ikeda, SRM Dental College,
explained the basics of Public Relations & the keys Patrician College.
points to be a Public Relation Officer
• On 17th October 2010, Rtr.Premlatha took the slot &
explained the importance of Nutrition - Breakfast.
• On 12th March 2011, Rtr. Premlatha took the slot &
explained the risks of Heart attack and Obesity.
“KANMANIGAL” – Independence Day Celebration:
On 15th August 2010, we celebrated the Independence
Day celebration at Perambur Govt. Girls Higher Secondary
School (Interact School). We conducted competitions
like Essay writing, Oratorical, Singing and Debate and we
distributed prizes to the winners on Independence Day.
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VALUE CARD:
The Value Card, a joint venture of District Rotaract Council
10-11 and Rotaract Club of Zenith is an initiative to
recognize and appreciate the innovative projects done
by the clubs in the Rotary International District 3230. The
objective of the project is to motivate the Rotaractors all
over the district to come up with project ideas that set
an example for others to contribute towards the Rotaract
Movement and betterment of the society.
The project has received a tremendous response from
all the clubs in the district with clubs, feeling happy and
duly cherished on receiving the Value Card in the District
Rotaract Council meetings.
• On 12th, September 2010, The First Value card was
presented to Rotaract Club of Akash for THIRAMAI
project. The motive of the project was to help the
students of Kellys Government Girls School by training
them dance. They also won First prize in Inter School
Cultural Competition.
• On 3rd, October 2010, We presented the value card
for “Love-all” - district Volleyball Tournament. The
event was organized to bring out inbound talents of
Rotaractors in Sports. The project was a grand success
with active participation from various clubs in the
District.
• On 14th, November 2010, We presented the value card
to Rotaract club of Stella Maris College for the World
Postal day. They sent a handwritten letter to all the
Clubs & District officials of R.I.Dist. 3230 and also to the
other District DRR’s in India, to know the importance &
happiness of writing a letter.
• We presented the Value Card to Rotaract Club of Green
Galaxy for the Best Emerging Club.
• On 21st November, We presented the value card to
Zone-1 ZRR Rtr.Hari for the Professionalism.
• On 28th November, We presented the value card to
Rotaract club of DRBCCC Hindu College for SUTHAM
SUGATHARAM Project. They cleaned the Putlur Railway
Station & got certificates from Central Government for
their Effort.
• On 5th December, we presented the Value Card to
Rotaract Club of Chennai.
• On 2nd January 2011, we presented the Value Card to
A.M. Jain College for their Saranalayam Project.
• On 13th February 2011, we presented the value card to
Rotaract Club of Loyola College for their Professional
Service Project.
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Vinayakar Chathurthi Celebration:
On 11th, September 2010 , We celebrated the Vinayakar
Chathurthi with the grandparents of Sevalaya,
Thiruninravur jointly with Rotaract clubs of Gurunanak
College, Chellamal College & Vishwahitha. We celebrated
with auspicious pooja along with our grandparents.
Breast Cancer Awareness:
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is an annual
international health campaign organized by major breast
cancer charities every October to increase awareness of
the disease and to raise funds for research into its cause,
prevention and cure. We joined hands with an online
community – “indusladies.com” to spread the awareness
on Breast Cancer. We circulated the posters among the
College based and Community based Rotaract Club’s and
also posted the poster on social websites facebook and
twitter.
“SARWA SURAKSHA” – Global Hand Washing Day:
15th, October 2010, We celebrated World Global Hand
washing day in Irulur School Nandanam. Our Club member
Rtr. Premalatha explained the importance of being clean
and hand washing to the students. We provided hand
washing materials (Dettol antiseptic, Dettol hand wash
and soaps) to the students. Also we provided a First Aid kit
to the students.
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Letter Head Exchange: The Presidential Address was delivered by District
Governor Rtn. G. Olivannan. The Rotaract Chairman Rtn.
On 15th, October 2010, we exchanged our club letterhead Ganesan, Guest of Honor Rtn. Lakshmanan also addressed
with Rotaract Club of Comitto, R.I.Dist. 3201. the gathering. The inauguration ended with a vote of
thanks from the DRS Rtr. Swathi Murali.
Next was the key note Speaker’s session handled by Rtn.
Ramanan, who presented an interesting slide show on
qualities essential for the success of today’s youth, with
snaps taken by him all over the country. The speaker
grasped the attention of the audience with his words and
pictures that explored India to the Rotaractors.
The purpose of Rejoice“The Presentations on Club Activities”
was the next event on Agenda and it brought a fresh
interest among the audience. The Zonal Representatives
were invited to the to the dais and were introduced to
the audience. Rtn. Praveen K Mehra and Rtn. Chidambara
Kumar represented the Rotary to review the performances
of the clubs on each zone. The presentations showcasing
the various projects undertaken by the clubs in each zone
On October 16th we exchanged our club letterhead with was made with ZRR and representatives from the club of
Rotaract Club of CACIL, R.I.Dist. 3201. each respective Zone occupying the stage. At the end of
each presentation the Rotarians gave their comments and
questioned the Club representatives and ZRR on the club’s
performances.
At the end of all the presentations the Rotarians addressed
the audience and shared their views on the work done by
the clubs and they ran short of compliments to appreciate
all the wonderful projects done by the clubs in our district.
Many individual projects of the Clubs were acknowledged
for its purpose and Zone 1, Zone 2 and Zone 4 were awarded
the first three places for their overall outstanding projects
and a special recognition was given to Zone 7 appreciating
their efforts on overcoming the geographical barrier and
actively taking part in the Rotaract Movement.
After the presentations were over the participating
Rotaractors were recharged of their energies with a
REJOICE: delicious lunch and post lunch session was entirely
dedicated to the fun part of the event. The session saw the
On Sunday the 26th of December Rejoice was kick started clubs competing against each other representing their
with an entertaining presentation about the Rejoice and Zones and the 2hours passed in a jiffy with the talented
R.I.District 3230 witnessed by 800 Rotaractors from Zone 1 Rotaractors bring out their potential. Variety of events
to Zone 7 and inauguration commenced with a welcome took place which was judged by the prominent cine and
address from Event Chairman Rtr. Deepan followed by television personnel. Zone 4 was awarded the first place
DRR Rtr. Suresh Manoharan’s address. The second phase while Zone 5 bagged the second place and Zone 2 had to
of the Rotaractors database was presented to the District be contending with the third spot.
Officials and Rejoice Special Magazine was released by the
Chief Guest, which carried everything the participants The final session of the day was the valedictory function
need to know about The Zonal Rotaract Meet. presided over by Rtn. George B. Cherian who made it lively
inviting Rotaractors from the audience to share their views
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about Rejoice and giving his own comments as well. Rejoice ROTASIA - Letter head & Pin Exchange
ended with a worthy Vote of Thanks by Event Secretary
Rtr. Srivatsan not before the DRR Rtr. Suresh manoharan Our club President Rtr.Swathi attended the Rotasia which is
appreciating all the effort, the members of Rotaract Club happened in GOA where we exchanged letterhead with
of Zenith had put to make the Zonal Rotaract Meet 2010 1. ZRR – R.I.Dist 3250
11, Rejoice a memorable one. 2. Rotaract club of SriKrishna
3. DRR S.Jagagiridhar from R.I.Dist 3132
4. Rotaract club of Sri Shetti Sai Baba
5. Rotaract club of Colombo Millenium city
6. District Secretary from R.I.Dist 3050
7. Rotaract club of Sai baba Colony
8. Rotaract club of VIB Janaki ammal college of
Arts & Science
9. Rotaract club of Coimbatore CASIL
10. Rotaract club of Lamjang
11. Rotaract club of Chitone
12. Rotaract club of Solapur Midtown
13. Zone 7 ZRR from R.I.Dist 3292
14. IDYE Chairman from R.I.Dist 3050
15. Rotaract club of Mount Everest
16. DRRE Rtr.David from R.I.District 3292 – Nepal
17. Rotaract Club of Mumbai
Letter head & Pin Exchange:
On 19th January, we exchanged our club pin & letterhead
to Australia PDRR. Rtr. Jeremy Charles.
B’DAY BASH:
Birthdays are special day for every person, so we
make that special day a memorable one for every club
member who celebrates their Birthday. We celebrate
every club members Birthday with lots of surprise
and fun.
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Find your enthusiasm
What is it that excites you, and gets you fired up in a positive way, and makes it impossible for you to sit still? Whatever
it is, fill your awareness with it.
Bright, sparkling, delicious enthusiasm will get you going in a powerful, purposeful direction. Enthusiasm will keep you
going strong even when nothing seems to be going your way.
There’s something, some goal, some dream, some intrinsic purpose that will put you in a state of irrepressible enthusiasm.
Get busy, find it and connect with it because when you do your effectiveness will skyrocket.
Let yourself dream your biggest, most wonderful and fulfilling dreams. Then reach in, grab the very essence of those
dreams and you’ll have a handful of priceless enthusiasm.
The best that you can imagine is already within you. So bring it to the surface and let it positively infect your whole
world.
Find your own unique, joyful and powerful enthusiasm. And let it carry you to magnificent places.
By Ralph Marston
Article by:
Rtr Ishant Arora
Secretary
Rotaract Club Kota
Email: aroraishu81@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9414189223
FOOD AND NUTRITION:
Food is very important to all living things in this world. All animals including human beings need food to live. Why
do we need food? Foods contain macro nutrients and micro nutrients. It helps in growth, maintenance and function
of our body. Macro nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. Carbohydrate gives us energy which need to all
actions of our body. Proteins are essential for growth in infants and children. In adults proteins helps to maintaining
the body (replacing the wear and tear in tissue). It also needed to fatal development in pregnancy and milk output
during lactation. Fat gives us more energy than carbohydrates and proteins. Vitamins and minerals are called as micro
nutrients. Vitamins and minerals are essential to functions of our body. They give support in absorption of macro
nutrients.
Diet which contains macro nutrients and micro nutrients in certain ratio is called balanced diet. We have to consume
balanced diet at least two times in a day. Breakfast is essential to growth and maintenance of our body. Continuous
skipping of breakfast leads us to obesity and damage of brain cells. Lacking are insufficient consumption of micro
nutrients cause many deficiency diseases like anemia. Over consumption of fat and carbohydrate is a main reason for
obesity. Obesity is one of the main reasons for many diseases like heart attack, diabetes.
Prevention is better than cure. To lead a healthy life consumption of balanced food in right amount without skipping
and sufficient physical activities are important. Health is a big wealth than others. Healthy person can lead the life
better than others. So eat healthy foods and increase physical activity.
Be healthy! Be happy!
Article by:
Rtr. Premlatha
Member, Rotaract Club of Zenith
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QUESTIONNAIRE
1. Name/ Nick Name: Manjula Maldeniya / Manj
2. How long have you been in Rotaract? 8 Glorious years
3. What are the most interesting Positions you have held in Rotaract? President /
Vice President / Treasurer / Secretary / Dir. International Understanding / District
Treasurer / District Interact-Rotaract Coordinator / District Assistant Secretary
4. How is the support you receive from your sponsoring Rotary Club? Satisfactory. Could be better
5. What are your thoughts about having a Tri party twin club agreement between Rotaract Club of Kota,
Rotaract Club of Zenith and Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium City? I think it’s amazing where 3 clubs
form a sort of an alliance to work together and make the community a better place.
6. Any experiences you would like to share from International Rotaract Events? International RYLA (USA, 2007)
and Rotasia (India 2007). Amazing experience where you get to meet a lot of people and learn about cultural
backgrounds and share local experiences with them. It gives a whole new meaning to globalisation of friendship.
The best part about such networking is when you visit their country the next time, there is an open invitation to
come and stay with them as they are ever willing to host fellow Rotaractors. That is the true meaning of friendship.
7. Do you have any International Project in mind on which we can work together on a bigger level and which
can help both Sri Lanka and India? Well there are too many thoughts which cannot be put in writing. As time
goes by, ideas can be brainstormed and put together as “ideas generated by many creative minds are better
that one”.
8. What does Rotaract really mean to you? Rotaract is my 2nd home. Thanks to Rotaract, I have so many friends
that I cannot count. Rotaract is a place you learn through your mistakes, a place to grow, build self confidence
and be able to do anything at any given time.
9. What has it offered you within the years you have been a Rotaractor? It has helped me to become a confident
person, a person who can take up a challenge and ensure it’s done till the end.
10. Final message or thought you will like to share with your fellow Rotaractors or Prospective Rotaractors.
Rotaract is an amazing movement. When I joined back in 2002, I was a little sceptical as I did not know what
was going on. However as years went by, I grew closer and in fact fell in love with the movement hence my 8
years of a wonderful experience. I would recommend this movement to anyone between 18-30 to join and
make a difference; make a lot of friends, build friendships; they become your second family. I wish Rotaract
term doesn’t haven’t end at age 30, however I must move on and give room for others to grow. This clearly
shows how attached one could get to Rotaract. SO IF YOU ARE NOT YET A ROTARACTOR…. DON’T JUST SIT
THERE…. JOIN A CLUB….
Rtr. Manjula Maldeniya
Rotaract Club of Colombo Millenium City
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1. Name/ Nick Name: Neha
2. How long have you been in Rotaract? 1 year
3. What are the most interesting Positions you have held in Rotaract?
Designation Club/District Year
Charter Secretary Rotaract Club Kota (RID 3050) 2009-2010
President Rotaract Club Kota (RID 3050) 2010-2011
Dist. Chairperson Blood Donation District 3050 2010-2011
4. How is the support you receive from your sponsoring Rotary Club?
Our Sponsoring Rotary Club has been really supportive in all our endeavors in every possible way.
5. What are your thoughts about having a Tri party twin club agreement between Rotaract Club of Kota,
Rotaract Club of Zenith and Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium City?
Tri Party Twin club agreement is a very exciting idea as it will encompass fellowship, goodwill between 3 clubs
instead of usual 2. Cultural exchange and joint projects between clubs of North India, South India and Sri
Lanka sounds really interesting.
6. Any experiences you would like to share from International Rotaract Events?
So far I have attended one District Assembly, one District Conference, one RYLA & one
Rotasia. Infact we have got the honor to host International RYLA within one year of inception only. Needless
to say, experience has been really amazing.
7. Do you have any International Project in mind on which we can work together on a bigger level and which
can help both Sri Lanka and India?
Yes definitely, this bulletin is just the beginning of the journey. I m sure that this alliance will be symbiotic in
nature. I am hopeful that it will greatly help in enhancing the lives in the respective communities and will be
life long experience for Rotaractors as well.
8. What does Rotaract really mean to you?
Rotaract is about serving the community under the valuable guidance of Rotarians, who are highly qualified
professionals, thereby resulting in professional and personal growth of a Rotaractor.
9. What has it offered you within the years you have been a Rotaractor?
Hardly a year has passed since I have joined Rotaract, and it has definitely been a roller coaster ride in terms of
fun and learning. Besides giving me a platform to find new friends and a chance to experience amazing levels
of fellowship, Rotaract has helped me to grow up as an individual. It has matured my thinking process. It is
definitely one of the best things happened to me.
11. Final message or thought you will like to share with your fellow Rotaractors or Prospective Rotaractors.
Learn and Grow with Rotaract. Wishing for success in all your future endeavors.
Rtr. Neha Gupta
President
Rotaract Club Kota, RID 3050
2010-2011
Email: neha19985@gmail.com
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1. Name/ Nick Name: Krishan Gopal Malu / KRISH
2. How long have you been in Rotaract ? 6 Golden Years.
3. What are the most interesting Positions you have held in Rotaract ?
Designation Club Name Year
Member Rotaract Club of Jaipur Main, Jaipur (District 3050) 2004-2006
Charter President Rotaract Club of Stani Memorial College, 2006-2007
Jaipur (District 3050)
Immediate Past President Rotaract Club of Stani Memorial College, 2007-2008
Jaipur (District 3050)
Secretary Rotaract Club of Bombay West, Mumbai (District 3140) 2008-2009
International Service Dir. Rotaract Club of Andheri, Mumbai (District 3140) 2009-2010
International Service Dir. Rotaract Club of Ahmedabad Zankar, 2010-2011
Ahmedabad(District 3050)
District Co International Dir. District 3050 Co International Service Director 2010-2011
4. How is the support you receive from your sponsoring Rotary Club ? Well i have always received a great
support from all my sponsoring rotary clubs in organising fund raising projects on a mega level and also in
getting new members in my rotaract club through rotary family.Rotary always helped like a father to me.
5. What are your thoughts about having a Tri party twin club agreement between Rotaract Club of Kota,
Rotaract Club of Zenith and Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium City ? I am very much excited and proud
to initiate my first Tri party twin club between India and Sri Lanka. I am sure working together we will make a
great contribution for our countries.
6. Any experiences you would like to share from International Rotaract Events ? I have attended eight Rotaract
Conferences and Assembly, two RYLA’s, two IDYE’s and one Rotasia till now. Among all these events Rotasia
2011 at Goa, India was the most memorable.
7. Do you have any International Project in mind on which we can work together on a bigger level and which
can help both Sri Lanka and India ? Of course i have two projects in my mind. One is about Global Peace
and the other one is about Cultural exchange.With this Tri party twin club we will have more helping hands
working together for the betterment of India and Sri Lanka.
8. What does Rotaract really mean to you ? For me Rotaract is that platform where i have learned a lot about
leadership, interpersonal skills and how to contribute for the growth of the country. Rotaract is my first love
and just like my second family. I am proud to be a die-hard passionate rotaractor always.
9. What has it offered you within the years you have been a Rotaractor ? Rotaract has offered me a tremendous
amount of self- confidence, grooming in my personality and great friends. I have got a good starting of my
professional career jst because of the learning i got in Rotaract.
10. Final message or thought you will like to share with your fellow Rotaractors or Prospective Rotaractors.
For me starting a Tri party twin club is just a stepping stone to do something big for our country by working
together collectively for a noble cause.I am sure if we work with a passion and commitment then definitely
we can achieve greater heights.
Rtr.Krishan Gopal Malu,
International Service Director, 2010-2011,
District 3050, India
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1. Name/ Nick Name: Rtr. Swathi Sujir
2. How long have you been in Rotaract ? 6 Years.
3. What are the most interesting Positions you have held in Rotaract ?
Designation Club Name Year
Member Rotaract Club of Guru Nanak College, R.I.Dist. 3230 2005-2006
International Service Dir. Rotaract Club of Guru Nanak College, R.I.Dist. 3230 2006-2007
Editor Rotaract Club of Zenith, R.I.Dist. 3230 2008-2009
Editor Rotaract Club of Zenith, R.I.Dist. 3230 2009-2010
Asso. Web Master District Rotaract Council 9 10, R.I.Dist. 3230 2009-2010
President Rotaract Club of Zenith, R.I.Dist. 3230 2010-2011
District Designer District Rotaract Council 10-11, R.I.Dist. 3230 2010-2011
4. How is the support you receive from your sponsoring Rotary Club ? Our Parent Club are always supportive
and encourages us with their guidance and advices.
5. What are your thoughts about having a Tri party twin club agreement between Rotaract Club of Kota,
Rotaract Club of Zenith and Rotaract Club of Colombo Millennium City? I wanted to have a twin club in my
tenure, but I never thought that I could able to make tri party twin club agreement. I feel really happy about
it and I thank Rtr. Krishan Gopal Malu for initiating the ideas.
6. Any experiences you would like to share from International Rotaract Events? I had attended Rotasia
“Heritage” 2006 -07 at Chennai and Rotasia 10 - 11 at Goa. Both the events are memorable one.
7. Do you have any International Project in mind on which we can work together on a bigger level and which
can help both Sri Lanka and India? Right now I couldnt able to share my ideas, but in future endevours I hope
that we will come up with innovative and unique projects.
8. What does Rotaract really mean to you ? FRIENDSHIP is the first word I would say. What i learnt from
Rotaract is Communication & Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, and service to the Community. Rotaract is a
platform to learn, which helps in our Personal and Career.
9. What has it offered you within the years you have been a Rotaractor? Rotaract has offered me a lots and
lots of friends and helped me to develop my skills and talents Professionally.
10. Final message or thought you will like to share with your fellow Rotaractors or Prospective Rotaractors.
Lets develop our friendship to greater heights, where we can share more our interests and ideas to serve the
Community.
Rtr. Swathi Sujir
President,
Rotaract Club of Zenith
R.I.Dist. 3230
sponsored by
Rotary Club of Madras North East
2010-2011.
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Rotaract Clubs
of
Colombo Millenium City,
Kota & Zenith
wishing you
Happy World Rotaract Day
13th March, 2011
13th March, 2011 Rotaract Clubs of Colombo Millenium City, Kota & Zenith