1. FEBRUARY 2011 VOL. # ONE ISSUE #8
ROTARACT DISTRICT 3010
SHOWCASE
Reflections 2011 : District Conference
In this issue Rotaract District 3010 celebrated the successful completion the first half of its tenure at the
District Conference “REFLECTIONS 2011”. It was a time to showcase the achievements
Reflections 2011
SUBHEAD. SUBHEAD. SUBHEAD.
…Page 2
and endeavours undertaken during the past six months. The event was a fun-filled
gathering of Rotarians and Rotaractors from all over the district.
DDR’s Desk …Page3
Club Cognizance
…Page 4
Points To Ponder ...Page 7
Just Jotting …Page 8
Rotary International News
...Page 10
Rotaract District Conference: Reflections 2011
Reflections 2011 was sponsored by the Rotaract Club of Pilkhuwa Disha and the Rotaract Club of Dadri City .The conference
saw participation from many clubs from across the district. Special guests from the Rotary Blood Bank also graced the occasion.
The event was not all talk and discussions but a cultural extravaganza as well. This helped in developing a friendly atmosphere in
the gathering.
For more details turn to page 2.
Stay Connected !!!!!
Facebook Group:**Rotaract District 3010**
www.rotaractdistrict3010.com
2. Page 2
REFLECTIONS 2011
“Time to Reflect…Time to Celebrate!!!!!!!!!”
Rotaract District 3010 completed six months of this Rotaract year. Its was a
time to celebrate our achievements and review our future plans for the
upcoming months.
District conference is a perfect opportunity not only to meet fellow
rotaractors from all over the district once again and share your visions , but
also enhance your bonding of friendship with each other. The event is
believed to have an indispensible share on the Rotaract calendar, as it is truly
an embodiment of reflection. It is about reflecting upon the changes that have
been instilled until now during the tenure of the current DRR. It marks an
opportunity to ponder over the developments which were planned at the
installation of the DRR.
"REFLECTIONS" ,the Mid-year District Conference 2010-11 was held on
12th February at Riverside Club Mayur Vihar-I. The event began with the
felicitation of experienced Rotarians and Rotaractors. The occasion was
graced by the presence of Rtrn. Ajay Narayan(Director, New Generation),
Rtrn. G.S. Bansal, Dr. Tejinder Singh, Rtr. Manik Gupta(DRR), Rtr. Vir
Philip(DRR Elect), Rtr. Prateek Ahuja(District Secretary) and Rtr. Siddharth
Gupta(DRR Nominee for the year 2012-13).
There was an open Question-Answer session as well; where Rtrn. Ajay
Narayan, Director of „New Generation‟ Organisation addressed a plethora of
issues faced by the rotaractors within the clubs and welcomed their
suggestions with open hearts.
Rtn.Tejinder Singh from the Rotary Blood Bank also presented a short
movie on Thalassemia awareness.
The occasion was not only constrained to discussions. There was a cultural
extravaganza as well, where the rotaractors from Rotaract clubs of ASET,
Biijwasan and IILM, Noida gave splendid performances. Later, they were
lauded for their spirits to pluck up the courage to perform. After this, a JAM
session made the event even more lively, where all the people swayed to the
music, as one big family.
The highlights of the event were:
Presentation of the work done in district in past 6 months by
DRR Rtr.Manik Gupta: All events undertaken by the District
and plans for the future were illustrated.
Review of Club performances: The clubs with the best
performances were applauded while those lagging were told to
share their problems.
Cultural programme by Rotaractors of RC IILM and RC
ASET: All participants were awarded with tokens of
appreciation.
Fellowship Meet: The fellowship meet included a jam session
followed by lunch.
3. Page 3
From The DRR’s Desk
Dear Friends, THE FOUR WAY TEST
Warm Rotaract Greetings!!
Of the things we think,
First of all I want to acknowledge all clubs for participating in the District say or do…
Conference 2010 – REFLECTIONS. Your participation in district events , 1. Is it the TRUTH?
shows your passion towards the Rotaract Movement. It gives you a chance
2. Is it FAIR to all
not only to meet and know about the activities of the fellow friends from
other clubs in the district but also a platform to showcase your talent. My concerned?
special thanks to rotaractors who performed and showcased their talent on 3. Will it build GOODWILL
stage. Rotaract being a program consisting of people below 30 years of age , and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
its not easy to sponsor an event like this. District really appreciates Rotaract 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to
Club of Dadri City and Rotaract Club of Pilkhuwa who sponsored and made
this event happen.
all concerned?
Clubs like Delhi South , Dadri city , Vivek , Noida who have been
religiously participating in the Polio Ravivar camps needs special Service Above Self
recognition for outstanding service to the society. We all must work towards
the Eradication of Polio and participate in Polio camps in underprivileged
sections of the society and not only vaccinate but also educate them of this
dreadful disease.
Last but not the least , Wish you all a very Happy Holi. This Holi , spread
Rotary International Theme
the colors of your life among the underprivileged section of the society.
For 2010- 2011
Best of Luck!!
Rtr. Manik Gupta
DRR Dist. 3010 – Learning Through Fellowship
Rotaract District 3010 Theme
For 2010-2011
Rtr.Manik Gupta, DRR 2010-11
4. Page 4
CLUB COGNIZANCE
ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI SOUTH
The month of February began with the General Body Meet held on
February 6th, 2011 wherein the various events to be executed throughout
the month were discussed and new ideas were introduced. Around thirty
five young and innovative minds were present.
An Indo-African meet was organized by the Rotary Club of Delhi South
with the assistance of Rotaract Club of Delhi South in Jawaharlal Nehru
University on Monday, 28th February, 2011. It was a great event whose
aim was to bring together representatives from India and Africa.
Indo-African Meet by RC DELHI SOUTH
A Pulse Polio Campaign was held at Madrassi Village, Jangpura, New
Delhi (Nizammudin Station) on Sunday, February 27 th, 2011.
“Aasha Campaign” is an initiative taken by the Rotaract club of Delhi
South wherein the rotaractors visit different residential societies and
collect old newspapers from the residents of the society which are later
sold and whatever collection is obtained that is donated to the
organizations such as Cheshire homes.
A group of fifteen Rotaractors visited the Cheshire Homes on Sunday,
February 20th, 2011 and donated a sum of Two thousand Rupees to them.
ROTARACT CLUB OF ASET
End Polio Now
Members from the club attended the District Conference Reflections
2011. Rtr.Aayush Makker performed in the cultural meet and won
accolades.
A visit to Ozanam Old Age Home was conducted on 18th February 2011.
A team of fifteen rotaract members went to the old age home. There are
about 25 members i.e. senior citizens in this home which is being run by
society of St. Vincent de Paul. The rotaractors thus planned a lot of
surprises. They arranged for a lunch which included cake as dessert. They
also entertained the esteemed members with special performances in
singing and dancing.
Three students from the club were selected for the next DAC team to be
designated as Director of Community services, District editor and ZRR
(West).
OZANAM Home visit, RC ASET
5. Page 5
CLUB COGNIZANCE
ROTARACT CLUB OF DADRI CITY
Rotaract club of Dadri city was CO-SPONSOR of the District
conference “REFLECTIONS” & Five members of the club
participated in this conference .The Club paid its district dues as
well.
R.C. Club Dadri city organised a meeting for discussing about
upcoming event “HOLI MILAN SAMAROH” & other projects.
Five members of the club participated in THE ART OF LIVING
program “BHAKTI” at Siri fort Auditorium with Z.R.R. Rtr.
Himanshu gupta.
RC Dadri City, at “BHAKTI”
ROTARACT CLUB OF
AMITY PHYSIOTHERAPY
REFLECTIONS- DISTRICT CONFERENCE 3010: It was indeed a
pleasure to attend the conference held on 12th February as the club came
up with some new ideas on how to enhance their performance as a
rotaract member.
The club is planning to organize a free health check up camps at amity
sector 44, probably in the second week of March.
RC Amity Physiotherapy at Reflections 2011
ROTARACT CLUB OF NOIDA
The month was started by organization of an EYE CAMP on 21st
February, in collaboration with the Rotary club of Noida at Sector 2,
Noida.
The club had set up a POLIO BOOTH in Sector 40 noida on 27 th
February , Sunday, which was a “Polio Ravivar”.
The month was ended by a GET TOGETHER of The parent Rotary
club and the Rotaract Club to celebrate the completion and
inauguration of The Rotary Noida BLOOD BANK.
We’re this close to Ending Polio Campaign
Rotary International
6. Page 6
CLUB COGNIZANCE
ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI VIVEK
Counseling Camp – “ Keep smile avoid stress, Be scholar”
Eye check up camp –“Project-“Healthy Eyes, Healthy Feature...”
Blood Donation & Thalessimia Awareness Camp –
Project :-“ Donate Blood, Save life ”
Awareness on the Benefit of Blood Donation and Healthy
nutrition for gain it.
Reduce the Myths & conception on Blood Donation.
Health Camp, RC Delhi Vivek
Awareness on Thalassimiya Major Disease.
Awareness camp on Mohalla Sabha, RTI, Women Empowerment & Save
Environment Project- “Pahchaan”
“Youth Personality Development & Life Skills Training Program” For
Adolescents.
ROTARACT CLUB OF IILM
REFLECTIONS – 12 feb, 2011
o 6 members participated
o Song and guitar performance by members
Computer awareness drive for underprivileged children of Greater
Noida – 20 feb,2011 sunday
- 19 students of daffodil public school, greater noida are provided practical
exposure of vast computer application and basic softwares in IILM CMS
campus, greater noida
- 4 hour class on computer, ms office and internet
- individual computer are provided to each student with independent
volunteer
- 12 volunteers participated
- students are from class 6-9
- lunch and travel facility is provided to students and volunteers
- cost effective measure by spending only Rs.1500
RC IILM, Computer Awareness Programme
7. Page 7
February Club Performance
2500
2000
Clubs Of The Month
1500
1000
500
Points To Ponder 0
February Club
Performance
Here’s a tally of points awarded to the
Rotaract clubs based on the projects done,
participation in district events,
communication level and the quality of
the reports sent.
Communication with District
Star Club Of The Month 300
250
200
Rotaract Club of 150
100
50 Communication with
Delhi Vivek 0
District
Projects Of The Month
Donation to Cheshire Homes through Total Performance Level
Collection and selling of Newspapers - By
Delhi South
3000
Donation of Medicines to underpriviliged 2500
2000
- By Delhi Vivek 1500
1000
Participation in eradication of Poilo 500
through Polio Ravivar campaign- By RC 0 Total Performance
Noida and Delhi South Level
Well Done Rotaractors . . .!!! Keep UP The Good WOrk
8. Page 8
EDITORIAL
Just Jotting
Dear Friends,
Warm Rotaract greetings.
Hope all of you are doing well and planning for
many more exciting projects. Most of you
seem to be busy with exams. Here’s wishing
you all the very best!!
So here we are stepping into the second half of Rtr.Jyoti Bhatt District Editor 2010-11
this rotaract year. Thanks to all those who very
hard day and night to make “REFLECTIONS
2011” our district conference a major success.
It was nice meeting all of you again and the
Jam session proved to be fabulous! Hope for
Comic Corner
many more such interactions in the near
future.!!!
But all the news is not good. We are all
saddened by the calamity that has recently
struck Japan. It is time for all of us to unite and
make efforts to help all those affected by it.
Hope all of you will come forward with some
plans soon.
God bless us all!!
Rtr.Jyoti Bhatt
District Editor 2010-11
The only way of finding the limits of the possible
is by going beyond them into the impossible.
10. Page 11
Page 10
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Foundation sets up disaster fund for
Japan
By Ryan Hyland
Rotary International News -- 15 March 2011
In response to the massive earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on 11
March, The Rotary Foundation has established the Rotary Japan and Pacific
Islands Disaster Fund, which will support long-term recovery projects in
affected areas.
Rotarians and non-Rotarians can donate online. Clubs and districts can
contribute cash and District Designated Fund (DDF) allocations to the fund.
The 9.0-magnitude quake, Japan's largest in history, and the tsunami that
followed it caused widespread devastation, paralyzing much of the northern
coast. More than 10,000 people have been killed, and thousands are missing.
Millions have been left without clean water or power, and at least 550,000
people have been forced from their homes.
A series of explosions at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, 140
miles northeast of Tokyo, damaged reactors and forced the evacuation of
tens of thousands. The Japanese government is working to contain the
situation. Damage from the earthquake and tsunami is estimated at US$170
billion.
RI President-nominee Sakuji Tanaka, of the Rotary Club of Yashio, Saitama,
was in Lisbon, Portugal, on Rotary business during the disasters. He was
able to reach his wife, Kyoko, on the phone to confirm her safety.
People carry their furniture from their ruined home 15 March in
"She said it was the most horrifying experience she'd ever had," says Tanaka.
Kesennuma, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan, four days after "The northern region of Japan is still in chaos. We are unsure when this
chaos will end or when things will get better. However, I am most thankful to
an earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan's northeast coast know that Rotarians around the world care for us."
towns. AP Photo/Kyodo News Japanese RI directors Masaomi Kondo and Masahiro Kuroda, as well as staff
at Rotary International's Japan office, are confirmed to be safe.
Rotary clubs and districts worldwide are mobilizing efforts to bring urgently
needed aid to victims.
"I've received many messages from Rotarians all over the world," says Noriko
Futagami, the Public Image Resource Group coordinator for Zone 2. "I also
have reports that Rotary clubs have begun to start planning projects for
immediate help. Unfortunately, there are many Rotarians and families who
haven't been able to be contacted. Rotarians in Japan worry for their safety."
To donate log on to :
https://riweb.rotaryintl.org/donor_xml/ContributionMenu.asp
11. Page 11
BITS ‘n PIECES
ROTA CONFERENCE: RC MANIPAL
For Details Contact : Rtr.Jyoti Bhatt, Jo_groove@yahoo.com
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132376810117069
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
Got A Story ?
Email your creations to
Jo_groove@yahoo.com
before 10th April 2011
It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.