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Kaleidoscope A Monthly bulletin

Rotaract Club of Kathmandu Mid-Town

Charter date: 5th Nov. 1997

Sponsoring Club: Rotary Club of Kathmandu Mid-Town

R I District 3292.

Twin club: Rotaract Club of Dharan Ghopa & Rotaract Club of Sainbu Bhaisenpati

2011/12 Issue : 08 14th Rota year 23rd February marks the 107th Anniversary of Rotary. The month of February is dedicated to World Understanding and Peace. Clubs are encouraged to plan, pursue and promote Rotary’s continued effort of worldwide piece and understanding among people of the world

The South Asia Conference on Literacy was organised by Rotary International in Nepal President Ram Baran Yadav inaugurated the three-day conference on 1st March 2012 Addressing the conference, RI President Banerjee said, illiteracy is one of the major South Asian problems that not only increases unemployment, but also hampers social and economic progress. He stressed on the need for a long term strategy to eradicate illiteracy from this region. “We are here to discuss and come up with a programme to achieve our goal—100

percent literacy most probably by 2017,” Banejee said. “Through the conference, we will identify the role that RI can play together with the governments.” Similarly, RI Director Shekhar Mehta said ,illiteracy has slowed South Asia’s progress and asked all to work shoulder to shoulder in order to root out the darkness of illiteracy. He added “This conference will focus on various issues to promote literacy and education in a holistic manner.” Nepal’s Minister for Education Dinanath Sharma and former RI President Rajendra K Saboo also shed lights on the importance of literacy. It is estimated that around 40 percent of the people in South Asia is still illiterate.

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Club Service Works on effective club administration by

organizing members, people and resources to achieve common goals

“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” 10th Rtr Sabrina Shakya 13th Rtr PP Prashanna Shrestha 28th Rtr Mani Ratna Manandhar

Parent Club meeting attended:

# 1117 03rd Feb: PP Mani Dhoj Joshi on “The Rotary Foundation” # 1118 10th Feb: Dr. Yogendra Bhakta Shrestha - experience and association with Saint Shivapuri Baba as his disciple #1119:17

th Feb : Dr Suman S Thapa

Topic: “Delivering Glaucoma Care in Nepal” #1120:24

th Feb: Prof. Dr Franz Josef Radermacher, Director,

FAW/n, Ulm, Germany

To President 1)Rtn Bamkin – (Palpa Tansen) 2) Rtn Ishtiyaq (Lumbini Siddarthanagar) 3) Rtn Dhruba (Butwal South) 4) Rtn Mahendra (Butwal Downtown) 5) Rtn Deepak (Madhyabindu Kawasoti)

“GREETINGS” from the Rotaracts of Ktm Mid Town extended by PE Kishore by presenting the club bookmark and “E-Kaleidoscope”cd – a monthly bulletin of the club

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Lending a helping hand at the DTTS at Pokhara

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International Service : Involves those things that can be done to advance International understanding goodwill and peace

WHO takes India's name off polio endemic countries list: New Delhi, 25th Feb The condition is that India will have to remain polio free for the next two years to achieve the polio-free status with concerted efforts and an emergency preparedness and response plan, WHO representative in India Natela Menabde said. Remaining 3 countries are Pakistan /Nigeria /Afghanistan. .....................................................................................................................................................................

In house speaker :Rtr.Samjhana K.C, Experience about RYLA at Dhulikhel Board Meeting # 119 Hosted by: Rtr Lava Shrestha Rtr Kush Shrestha

Club Salutation: To Rotaract Club of

Howard Country, USA

International Guest Mr Sam Gurung Adelia

From Philippines

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Professional Development Service:

Seeks for ways to develop skills and enhance knowledge

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Venue: Nepal Andha Kalyan Sangh, Thapathali, Kathmandu Jointly with Rotaract club of Manohara Rotaract club of Sainbu, Bhainsepati Project Objective: To disseminate the practical knowledge and teaching the principles for the management of the time in daily life.

Coordinator: Rtr.Sujan Manandhar’s reports: The workshop organized with a theme “Time Is Money” was well attended by 52 youth. Power point presentation and various group tasks plus activities educated the participants on ways to manage time. The participants enjoyed the program and gave a good feedback Key resource personnel from Philippines were Mr. Sam Adalia Mrs. Imee

“Time Management” for Professional Development

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Community Service : Responds to identified community needs,

To work for specific, realistic goals with measurable results

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Service with love and care for 20 visually challenged individuals Rtn Buddha, the Rotaracts and volunteers serve home cooked lunch for the visually challenged

The Asia Foundation provided books for library at

Phulchowki Higher secondary school,Thaiba

Bhaleswor Secondary school ,Panauti

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VOLUNTEERING FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Shivaratri: a religious festival with multitude of devotees thronging Pashupatinath temple. Rotaractors of Ktm Mid Town pay homage by picking up the litters, to promote a clean environment

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FIFTH

Avenue of

Service

New Generation : The Avenue of New Generations recognizes the positive change implemented by youth and young adults involved in leadership development activities, community and international service projects, and exchange programs that enrich and foster world peace and cultural understanding

1. We are the recent graduates:

Rtr. Sujan Manandhar

Bachelors Degree in CIVIL ENGINEERING from KANTIPUR

ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Rtr. Sunil Khanal :

Bachelors Degree in CIVIL ENGINEERING from KANTIPUR ENGINEERING COLLEGE

2. We have just entered the field of Professional Life:

Rtr. Samir Nepal :(Civil Engineer)

Chairman / Senior Engineer at KERBSTONE PVT. LTD

Rtr. Sujan Manandhar :(Civil Engineer)

Site Engineer / Supervisor@ Sand and Stone Engineering Consultancy

Rtr. Anil Shrestha : (Public Health Worker)

Works @ Chahari Nepal

Rtr. Anil Chaudhary : (Public Health Worker)

Works @ Rural Help Development Project

Rtr. Anil Bhattarai : (Public Health Worker)

Works @ Population Service International (P.H.I)

Rtr. Rakshya Ojha : (Social Worker)

Works @ Children and Women In Social Service and Human Rights (CWISH)

New Generation Chair Dr Chandra Lekha Tuladhar and Rtr Sujan Manandhar report on the CAREER MOVEMENT of the Rotaracters of Kathmandu Mid – Town family

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Rtr. Saugat Gautam : (Social Worker)

Works @ International Organisation for Management (IOM)

Rtr. Sharwani Upadhyay : (Social Worker)

Works @ Worldwide Nepalese Student Organisation (WNSO)

Rtr. Prabin Shrestha : (Social Worker)

Rtr. Samjhana K.C. : (Social Worker)

Rtr. Anjana Manandhar : Management)

Works @ Eureka Management

Rtr. Kishor Acharya (Teacher)

Teaching

3. We are Studying Post Graduate Level / Masters Level:

Rtr. Samir Nepal

M.E in Earthquake Engineering @ Khwopa Engineering College

Rtr. Hira Lal Budhathoki

M.E in Water Resources @ Nepal Engineering College

Rtr. Anil Chaudhary

Masters in Sociology @ Tri-Chandra College

Rtr. Anil Bhattarai

Masters in Sociology @ Tri-Chandra College

Rtr. Sushma Sharma

o Msc. In Physics @ St. Xavier’s College

Rtr. Ajay Neupane

Msc. In Physics @ Golden Gate International College

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A Panoramic View

Editor: Rtr. KishorAcharya

kisshoracharya@gmail.com

Advisor to the Editor :

Rtn. Dr. Chandra LekhaTuladhar

Co-editor: Saugat Gautam

saugat.gautam@gmail.com

“ ON LEAVE “

From: Adam Arents [mailto:Adam.Arents@rotary.org] Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 8:49 PM

To: racs@wlink.com.np Subject: Your entry in the Interact video contest

Dear Interactor Roman, Greetings from Rotary International. The results are in for the 2011 Interact video contest, and while the video by the Interact Club of Kathmandu Mid Town was not selected as a winner, we commend you for the effort you put into your entry. We had a competitive field of entries and the judges faced a difficult decision in choosing the best of many excellent options. You can learn more about the videos that were selected as winners at http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/120127_news_videocontest.aspx. You are also invited to participate in a Facebook chat on 7 February from 12:30 to 13:00 Chicago time to discuss the contest. We hope you will participate in the next Interact video contest, which will mark an exciting milestone as we celebrate Interact’s 50th birthday. Thank you for all the time and enthusiasm you put into your video this year. Your passion for service is what makes Interact such a dynamic movement in your community and around the world. Best wishes, Adam

Adam Arents adam.arents@rotary.org Promotions and Program Coordinator, New Generations ROTARY INTERNATIONAL www.rotary.org

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