NOVEMBER 2010

ROTARACT DISTRICT 3010

VOL. # ONE ISSUE #5

SHOWCASE

In this issue

Walk For Blood …Page 2

DDR’s Desk …Page3

Club Cognizance

…Page 4

Points To Ponder ...Page 8

Just Jotting …Page 9

Upcoming Attractions

…Page 11

Rotary International News

...Page 13

WALK FOR BLOOD

SUBHEAD. SUBHEAD. SUBHEAD.

In an initiative to create awareness about voluntary blood donation, a walk was organized by the Rotary Blood Bank on 5th December at Rajpath. The event saw the participation of over 300 Rotaractors, innumerable

dignitaries and more than 4000 schoolchildren from 45 schools in the city. The rally was flagged off by deputy

chairman of planning commission Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Speaking at the occasion, Ahluwalia said, " Let all healthy adults donate blood regularly and thus act as role models to the school children present today to become

blood donors once they turn 18. It is our social and moral obligation as enlightened citizens."

Walking together for Blood

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With colorful processions of school children, students took part in demonstrations to create awareness for the importance of donating blood. The rally saw the

presence of several dignitaries including CWG gold medalists Krishna Poonia, Ashwini Ponappa and Anisa Sayyed Khan. Special guests attending the event

included Nafisa Ali, Sonal Mansingh and Shibana Narayan.

" Blood donation is a selfless . By organising 'Walk for Blood' we hope to reach out to the young generation and to inculcate among them a sense of

responsibility towards fellow human beings," said Sudarshan Agarwal, chairman of Rotary Blood Bank.

It was great to see the tremendous and enthusiastic participation of rotaractors from all over the district. All of you were the backbone of the event and surely

kept the Rotaract flag flying high. Rtn Dr Tejinder Singh, District Chairperson Rotary Blood Bank Committee, congratulated all participants and acknowledged

their efforts. The District plans to keep working together as a family with more such events. For Details Turn to Page 2.

“No one shall suffer in and around Delhi for want of Blood”

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WALK FOR BLOOD

Donate Blood . . . Save Lives . . . Join Us . . . Walk For Blood

Rotary Blood Bank, RI District 3010 organised a rally by the name of,

“WALK FOR BLOOD” on a bright Sunday morning. The rally began

from the Rajpath/Rafi Marg crossing at INDIA GATE to create awareness

about the need to donate blood voluntarily. The Walk was aimed to make

sure that no one shall suffer in and around Delhi for want of blood and to create awareness and educate all sections of society about the need to

donate blood on a regular basis.

The Rally was flagged off by Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Deputy

Chairman Planning Commis-sion. Also present to hail the occasion were

Sudarshan Agarwal, Chairman Emeritus Rotary Blood Bank and former Governor of Uttarakhand and Sikkim and O.P. Vaish, President Rotary

Blood Bank & Senior advocate, Vaish Associates, Ms. Aradhana Johri JS

NACO, CWG gold medalists Krishna Poonia, Ashwini Ponnappa and

Anisa Sayyed-Khan and special guests including Nafisa Ali, Dr. Sonal

Mansingh, Shobana Narayan, Saroja Vaid-yanathan, Rama Vaidyanathan

and Dr. Isher Judge Ahluwalia.

The CWG gold medal winners were felicitated by Rotary Blood Bank for

supporting the cause of voluntary blood donation. Regular blood donors were also honoured for supporting saving precious lives.

The walk saw participation from various Delhi schools such as Amity

School, Delhi Public School, Modern School, Deepalaya, Adarsh Public School etc. and corporate organizations and colleges/institutes that

regularly organize blood donation camps with Rotary Blood Bank.

Dr. Montek Singh Ahluwalia addressed the participants by saying, “Let all

healthy adults donate blood regularly and thus act as role models to the

school children present to-day to become blood donors once they turn 18. It is our social and moral obligation as enlightened citizens.”

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Shri Sudarshan Agarwal expressed his aspirations by saying, “Blood donation is a selfless and divine act. By organizing 'Walk for Blood' we

hope to reach out to the young generation and to inculcate among them a

sense of responsibility towards fellow human beings.”

The rally witnessed colourful processions by schools children. The demonstrations on blood donations by children were amazing to view that

also carried messages to create awareness on the same.

Rotary Blood Bank‟s blood mobile buses were also part of the procession.

These air-conditioned blood mobiles are equipped with 4 donor couches

and with the best facilities to professionally conduct blood donation camps.

From The DRR’s Desk

Dear Friends,

It has been an eventful month for Rotaraact district 3010. I should start with

acknowledging all the clubs who have sent their club reports. All reports were

beautifully framed with proper project description.

IDYE team of 5 rotaractors from Tamilnadu district visited us. I must thank and

acknowledge Rotaract Club of Delhi Riverisde , Delhi North and KIET Sahibabad

for taking the initiative to host them like real dilliwallas. I must thank Rtr. Tarun

Monga – District director International service and Rtr. Ankit Gupta –District

Treasurer for putting in so much efforts in initiating and organizing this visit. We

were more than obliged to host them. We are looking forward to have more IDYE

programs in future.

I would like to acknowledge clubs like ASET , Dadri city , Delhi South and Delhi

Vivek for being a part of the Polio eradication drive on 14th November. You have

done a remarkable job by participating in this noble cause.

Last but not the least , I would like to thank and acknowledge each every rotaractor

who participated in walk for Blood event organized by Rotary Blood bank on 5th

December at Rajpath , India Gate. Presence of more than 300 Rotaractors , was

remarkabale. Rotaractors were the backbone of the event and worked selflessly in

organizing the 3000+ school children. A team of 250+ Rotaractors was deputed to be

the different groups of children , another team for security of the VIPS and rest were

running around to take care of the water and medical needs of the children. The

whole atmosphere was just so energetic . Special thanks to Rotaract club of IILM

,SGGSCC and NSIT who participated in huge numbers to support for this divine

cause. The real strength of rotaract in our district could be seen on this day.

Last but not the least , RYLA is around the corner on 25th-26th December at Sonepat.

We wish to have the same level of participation from all clubs for this grand event.

Best of Luck!!

Rtr. Manik Gupta

DRR Dist. 3010 – Learning Through Fellowship

Rtr.Manik Gupta, DRR 2010-11

Rotary International Theme

For 2010- 2011

Rotaract District 3010 Theme

For 2010-2011

THE FOUR WAY TEST Of the things we think, say or do… 1. Is it the TRUTH? 2. Is it FAIR to all concerned? 3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

Service Above Self

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CLUB COGNIZANCE

RC Amity Physiotherapy, Diwali Celebrations

Dental Camp by RC DELHI SOUTH

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ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI SOUTH

Delhi South Club participated on the “Polio Day” with full zeal. We went

to Madrassi Camp, near Nizammudin Station on November 14, 2010. The Rotaractors reached the camp around early and went around the area

asking the parents to bring their children to the camp to give them Polio

drops. The rotaractors also went into the slums around the Nizammudin Station giving polio drops to the kids who did not turn up for the camp.

A Dental Camp was organized by Rotary Delhi South at "Cheshire

Homes” on November 13, 2010.

A Dental Camp was organized by Rotary Delhi South at "Sarvodhya

Kanya Vidhalaya No.2" at Indrapark, New Delhi on November 20, 2010.

A mobile dental clinic (bus) came to the school with a couple of dentists

and helpers.

ROTARACT CLUB OF ASET

A week long mela was held from 26th October to 3rd November on the

auspicious occasion of diwali. It was conducted by RC ASET to generate

funds for the various charitable events.

On 14th November, Rotaract Club ASET organized a „PULSE POLIO

CAMP‟ at Majnu Ka Tila. The Rotaractors achieved a new height in this

effort by immunizing more than 400 children.

On 25th November rotaractors organized the much awaited event of the

year 2010 , a Blood Donation Camp. It was for the first time that more

than 150 units of blood were collected.

ROTARACT CLUB OF

AMITY PHYSIOTHERAPY

As part of diwali project, visited a special school Okhla Centre and

celebrated diwali with those children.

Apart from community it was the time for the college as well to celebrate

Diwali. Rotaractors made a very beautiful rangoli and the room was

decorated with the diyas all over.

It was the day of the official installation ceremony of Rotaract Club Of

Amity Physiotherapy. Rtr Vir Philip(DRR ELECT) and Rtr Roopak were

the guests for the ceremony.

Blood Donation Camp, RC ASET

CLUB COGNIZANCE

RC Dadri City, Polio Camp

Health Checkup Camp, RC IILM

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ROTARACT CLUB OF DADRI CITY

Rotary club Dadri & Rotaract club Dadri city members saw a

Movie. It was a good endeavour to build fellwoship.

Club organised a “TREE PLANTATION” in which approx.

200 saplings were planted.

Club also organised a “POLIO CAMP” at bus stop, Dadri,

in which 540 children were vaccinated.

ROTARACT CLUB OF IILM

Organized free health checkup, medicine distribution and blanket

distribution in AICHER village,Greater noida. 60 blankets were

distributed. Above 100 locals were dignosed and provided medicines.

15 members were registered at district.

President Rotaract club of IILM was part of walk for blood meeting at

Rotary blood bank and was selected as a part of the core team for

organizing .

CLUB COGNIZANCE

World AIDS Day, RC Noida

RC Delhi Riverside,with visiting Rotaractor

RC Sahibabad KIET, hosting IDYE

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ROTARACT CLUB OF NOIDA

The month started with the Rotaractors helping their parent Rotary club to

organize a talk with the well known and eminent public speaker

Mr.Arindham Chaudhary. The seminar was held in Cambridge School,

Noida on the 12th of November, Friday.

Another seminar was organized by Rotary Club in collaboration with the

Rotaract Club on the topic: “Innovative Projects for the Rotaractors and

Interactors”on 28th November Sunday at The Fortune Hotel Noida.

On the Occasion of World‟s AIDS day on December 1, rotaractors decided

to create awareness about this noble yet taboo topic. We made and distribute

red ribbons to people around McDonalds in sector 18 Noida.

On 28th November Sunday, organized an ART COMPETITION in Saksham

school in Nithari.

ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI RIVERSIDE

The club also had a fellowship meeting at Rotractor Ankit Gupta‟s

Office on 10th November 2010 to discuss the projects for the month.

The Great Education Wall Project: This is a project undertaken by Aviva life Insurance. The organization is organizing books donation camps, which

are then used for the elementary education and those unused are recycled.

The club donated around 450+ books.

During the month of November, 4 Rotaractors from District of Tamil Nadu

and Kerala visited delhi for IDYE program. Our Club hosted the rotractors

for one day during theirstay in delhi i.e on 27th November.

ROTARACT CLUB OF SAHIBABAD KIET

Distribution of warm clothes to the poor children on the occasion of

children‟s day.

Hosted the first day of IDYE with Tamilnadu and Kerala District.

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CLUB COGNIZANCE

ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI VIVEK

Our Lives, Our Rights: Fight against HIV/AIDS Stigma &

Discrimination.

Save Environment, Say no to Crackers: Two day event spreading

awareness for eco-friendly Diwali.

Organized free Eye checkup camp, about 86 Patients were diagnosed

and provided medicines.

Awareness & prevention of Polio Program.

Project – “Peepal-Kalpabrikccha”: Awareness on Global Warming &

Save the Environment.

Project- “Utho Acchye Swasthya ke saath”: Awareness on Health &

hygiene.

ROTARACT CLUB OF NSIT REGENCY

The Club had organized a session in the college premises, on

November 7 where the seniors briefed up the 1st year students for the

upcoming examinations, the last year papers and notes were also shared to all.

A community visit was planned by the students, in the slums of

Dwarka just to share some joyful moments with them.

One of the Club Members, Rtr.Vishnu Chawla is working with

Deepalaya on a community based project in Mayur Vihar.

Club members made an audio presentation of club‟s project for the

year, that has to be presented at Rotasia.

RC Delhi Vivek ,”Utho Achhe Swasthya Ke Saath”

Meeting with parent Rotary Club, RC SGGSCC

ROTARACT CLUB OF SGGSCC

A meditation and rangoli making session was organized for all the

members in Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce on

November 1, Monday.

Distributed amongst the members booklets for collection of funds for

„Ashran‟ orphanage.

The members of parent club, Rotary Club of New Delhi, meets every Thursday at the Ashoka hotel for interacting with each other, and all

the rotractors were welcomed in this regular get-together.

RC NSIT Regency , Community Visit

Points To Ponder

Clubs Of The Month

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Here’s a tally of points awarded to the

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Well Done Rotaractors . . .!!! Keep UP The Good WOrk

Star Clubs Of The Month

Rotaract Club of

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Projects Of The Month

Pulse Polio Camps by Rotaract Club of ASET ,Delhi South,Dadri City.

Eye Checkup camp for Underpriviledged by Rotaract Club of Delhi Vivek AIDS awareness program by Rotaract Club of Noida

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EDITORIAL

“ Together, together, together everyone

Together, together, come on let's have some fun

Together, were there for each other every time

Together together come on let's do this right. …”

Yes, together we can!!! And this is what we showed this

month in the first major District event of the year.

“WALK FOR BLOOD” proved to be a major success all

because of your enthusiastic participation. Cheers to you

guys for making this a great event. Although no major

event is devoid of minor hiccups, I‟m glad to say all

participants kept our motto “Service Before Self” in mind

and gave their best efforts even through inconvenient

situations. Dear Rotaractors, you surely did us proud!

After the success of “Walk For Blood”, we‟ve bonded as

a District but now it is the time to meet friends from all

over the world and establish international relationships. Its

now time to enjoy fun and sun in Goa . Rotasia 2011 is the

mega event of this Rotaract year and we hope to catch all

of you there.

However you‟ve disappointed us with your lack of

participation in the newsletter. Guys this is your newsletter

and we would love to have your articles as a part of this.

So put on your thinking caps and come up with new and

innovative ideas. We‟re waiting…!!!!

Just Jotting

Rtr.Jyoti Bhatt

District Editor 2010-11

Rtr.Jyoti Bhatt District Editor 2010-11

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Comic Corner

The only way of finding the limits of the possible

is by going beyond them into the impossible.

MONTHLY MOSAIC

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Upcoming Attractions

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Interested to be a part of DAC 2011-12 ??

We must look forward and prepare for the next rotary year as well. Rtr. Vir

Philip, DRR Elect, will be tentatively having a meeting on December 21, 2010

in the evening. This meeting is for those who are interested to know and learn

about the roles and responsibilities of the DAC team. This date and time will be

confirmed only once we get maximum response that this date suits all of you.

We encourage all those who would like to apply for the DAC team to please

respond to this and attend this meeting.

Send in your responses to : Rtr.Vir Philip <vp.rotaract@gmail.com>

From what we get we make a Living ; from what we give we make a life .

Page 12 DONATE BLOOD FOR RTN.’KAPS’

Rtn.Kaps’ Kapur Memorial Blood Donation Camp

ORGANISED BY

THE ROTARY CLUB OF DELHI UPTOWN

(RI DISTRICT 3010)

WE WISH TO INFORM YOU THAT THE 16TH

RTN. KAPS‟ KAPUR MEMORIAL BLOOD DONATION

CAMP WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER

2010 AT SUNDER LAL JAIN HOSPITAL FROM 11:00AM

TO 2:00 PM.

DO JOIN US IN REMEMBERING A TRUE ROTARIAN

AND SINCERE FRIEND.

LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU.

RTN. DR. HARISH NAVAL

PRESIDENT

AND MEMBERS

ROTARY CLUB OF DELHI UPTOWN

SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 2010, 11:00 AM ONWARDS

SUNDER LAL JAIN HOSPITAL, ASHOK VIHAR-III,

DELHI – 110 052

DAC Team wishes all of you. . .

....…

Every day holds the possibility of a miracle.

Progress for Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge for polio eradication

Rotary International News -- 7 December 2010

As of 30 November, Rotarians and Rotaractors have raised about $155.3

million for Rotary's US$200 Million Challenge. These contributions will help

Rotary raise $200 million to match $355 million in challenge grants received

from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The resulting $555 million will

directly support immunization campaigns in developing countries, where polio

continues to infect and paralyze children, robbing them of their futures and

compounding the hardships faced by their families.

As long as polio threatens even one child anywhere in the world, children

everywhere remain at risk. The stakes are that high.

Read more about Rotary International's polio eradication

efforts – www.rotary.org/endpolio

ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Celebrating the Family of Rotary

Rotary International News -- 7 December 2010

You can see it in their faces. The joy that spills forth as Rotarians take part in service projects, locally or internationally, says volumes about why

more than 1.2 million people around the globe belong to Rotary clubs and are committed to making the world a better place.

Throughout the year, Rotarians have and continue to share pictures of their Rotary experience on our Family of Rotary group pool on Flickr. The above photo gallery is a sample of the more than 500 photos (and counting) that have been added to our Flickr group. See the whole collection on the Your photos page, or upload a photo of your own.

Family Month celebrates the family of Rotary, which, in addition to individual Rotarians, includes all of those who are involved in Rotary's work from Rotary Foundation program alumni to participants in Rotary youth programs in thousands of communities around the world.

Spouses and children of Rotarians play a vital role in Rotary too. Rotary clubs benefit immensely when they strive to achieve a balanced interaction between Rotarians and their families, enhancing home lives and family interactions.

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Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they’re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the family of Rotary. Through the Rotaract program, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills, but they also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service.

Membership starts with you! Invite friends, family and co-workers to become members of Rotaract

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before 10th

January 2011

It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.

GREET-O-RACTORS

Rtr.Akshay Jain, The International Service Director, of R.I.D. 3131, unveiled their new project “GREETO-RACTORS “. This project involves

sending greetings to all the rotaractors of the world on their Birthdays. This is the project which RID 3131 initiates in building an elephantine network of rotaractors around the globe by wishing them for their future endeavours on their birthdays. It will not only help in the wishing them but,

will convene everyone to come together and celebrate the day with other thousands of rotaractors too. R.I.D. 3131 would like to have full support

from all of us in this and would like to have a successful project with us all.For this we need to have information of our district rotaractors. Kindly check the following things and revert back with the details. We will require,

Name of Rotaractor and Club name which he/she belongs to.

His/Her Birth date

His/Her Email address

His/Her home mailing address

We would like to urge to all the Club Leaders to kindly come up with the details of the rotaractors of your club and mail us the MS Word or Excel

Sheet attachment as soon as possible.

Mail the details to: Jo_groove@yahoo.com

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