Month: January 2022
From RI South Asia Office desk
Expected timelines for shipping Recognitions from RISAO It takes 3–4 weeks for processing and shipping of Paul Harris Fellow recognitions. In case of any special
Two Rotarians make RC Vapi proud
President of India Ram Nath Kovind presented Rajju Shroff, a member of RC Vapi, RID 3060, with the Padma Bhushan Award for his contribution to
Prosthetic limb fitment camp in Kolkata
RC Calcutta Chowrenghee, RID 3291, organised an artificial limb fitment camp under the project Uthe Sabke Kadam (Feet for all). The mega camp, a global
Pakistan hopes to be polio-free by year-end
Pakistan has not reported any new polio cases in 320 days of the year and “we are keeping our fingers crossed for the next
Be liberal in TRF giving for a better world
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, district governors across the globe worked through virtual sessions to raise $441 million last year. “The lesson
Letters to the Editor – January 2022
Fitting farewell to PRID Sushil Gupta The cover page of the December issue resonated the voice of lakhs of Rotarians as PRID Sushil Gupta was
Discharge CoL duty with care & caution
After being a district governor, the most important task of Rotarians is to discharge the responsibility of a CoL representative at the Rotary’s parliament
The importance of district training
District training must trickle down to the club-level for the effective functioning of Rotary and DTs (district trainers) are chosen by their DGs so that
Club HOP – January 2022
RC Aduthurai — RID 2981 DG S Balaji inaugurated a blood donation camp and tree plantation drive at Ammachathiram village. Over 80 people donated
DGE spouses’ training session
Beauty with brains is a rare find but I am glad to see an entire room of beautiful ladies who have undoubtedly used their
DEI principles must for Rotary to grow
Rotarians must strive to build a world in which diversity is celebrated with people across religion, culture, national boundaries and socioeconomic status, to enrich
Rotaractors air their thoughts on policy changes
Come July, Rotaractors will start paying to RI annual membership dues — $5 for institution-based and $8 for community-based Rotaract clubs. The 2019 CoL’s
A medical camp for tribals near Pune
RC Pune Sports City, RID 3131, organised a medical checkup and treatment camp at Tav, a remote village on the banks of the backwaters of
RC Madras North to the rescue of Chennai flood victims
In December, when Chennai city was devastated by unprecedented monsoon rains, and thousands of families were displaced, with many people losing their livelihoods, Rotarians from
RC Dharwad turns 80
I am happy to see that your club is working on projects that are close to my heart. My focus is on empowering girls and ensuring
Next Rotary Institute in Vizag
Feeling dazed after the fun and excitement at the Mahabs 21 Institute? Then recharge your batteries for more such merriment at Visakha Vista 22,
Where humans and animals coexist
Over the nearly 71 years I have been alive on this planet, I have spent, like many others, quite long periods of time in other countries.
Collaborative living
There is something warm and magical about the word ‘collaborative’ — it holds the beauty of inter-being, heartwarming, kind, caring, wanting another’s happiness, being
He lifted Rotary to Himalayan heights
I met Cliff Dochterman in May 1979 at the Rotary International Assembly. This was the beginning of a long, long journey of friendship. He was district
Governors share best practices
With a growth of 4,000 members a month so far this year we are doing much better than the past ten years when it