The article Skilling village girls has been helpful in getting new members to our club. It was a well-crafted article which impressed others to join the organisation. The project work was well presented. Many thanks to Editor Rasheeda Bhagat for her support in membership development. It is the work done by Rotarians which speaks.
We would like to have extra 5–10 copies of the July issue for pursuing people to join our club.
Radheshyam Modi
RC Akola — D 3030
The health column on cholesterol (July issue) explained well the nature of cholesterol-related diseases, and how high levels can affect the heart.
In today’s hectic times, the public is consuming whatever they can get without sufficient awareness on what is good and what is bad food, and thus buying diseases for free. In such a situation, more medical camps should be organised to raise awareness about heart diseases and their prevention, so that the public can benefit.
A cholesterol-screening camp should be held by all RI districts.
In our RID 3231, an awareness programme on heart diseases was held at the installation of the new president and his team. Also, medicines for chest pain were given to everyone. It would be good if more such camps are held.
Sivaperumal Subramani
RC Walajapet — D 3231
In the editor’s note, titled A whiff of change in the air, the importance of the young generation taking over the reins of the nation has been conveyed in a nice manner. The editor has rightly said, “if the youth is effectively managed and given the right opportunities, it can become a tremendous asset which can catapult India on the world stage as a power to reckon with.”
On the flip side, if handled improperly, the young could become an unmanageable liability. Youth is the age of discovery and dreams. The greatest wealth and strength of a nation is its youth, and the quality of youth determines the kind of future the nation will have. Therefore, if we want to ensure a bright future for either our organisation or country, we first need to strengthen and empower our youth. It is our duty to mould our youth in a way that their energy is utilised for societal good.
The cover photo in the June issue is touching, and I read the article, Visually challenged on road to self-reliance by Kiran Zehra and was very touched because one’s commitment and dedication can convert the impossible into possible. Hats off to the president, Joy A Thattil of RC Cochin Global, and its members for doing a commendable service for the visually challenged for which I have no words to convey my compliments.
Raj Kumar Kapoor
RC Roop Nagar — D 3080
With a membership target of 1.25 million Rotarians and 1.25 lakh Rotaractors by 2030, it would be wise for Rotary to make it mandatory for even Rotaractors to subscribe to Rotary News. This would open up to Rotaractors a window to the Rotary world, motivating them to align and adapt to its guiding principles, locally and globally.
R Murali Krishna
RC Berhampur – D 3262
Day by day, Rotary News is getting a new look with lots of interesting information and articles to read in every issue. I feel one column for young Rotarians could be opened titled ‘Young Rotarians Window’. It can attract comments and feedback from the young and even new Rotary members.
Paramesh Dev Choudhury
RC Gauhati South — D 3240
Thoughtful message
RI Vice President and director M Muruganandam’s message ‘Aim High’ is impressive with regard to RAG (Red-Amber-Green) analysis for growing clubs. A similar RAG principle can be applied for club projects.
If it is found that a club project is being wrongly executed, that model of execution should be immediately changed by adopting a more appropriate execution strategy. This itself results in going from Red to Amber and finally to Green. It is true that a club with a lesser number of members will encounter certain obstacles to complete a project within the stipulated time. That is why membership growth is important. Thus, the ratio 1:2:3 (Rotarian, Rotaractor and Interactor) is an ideal approach to boost membership for long-term sustainability of Rotary clubs, as recommended in the Director’s message.
Niranjan Kar
RC Bhubaneswar — D 3262
RI President Olayinka Babalola in his July message has said, “The more you change your community and the world, the more you will change.” However, J Krishnamurti, the world-renowned philosopher, has said that the community and the world cannot be fundamentally reformed without first transforming an individual’s consciousness.
For, “you are the world and the world is you”; an authentic global change happens only when the individual shifts inwardly. Hence, the Rotary leaders must have inner transformation, so that they can move forward in community service.
K M K Murthy
RC Secunderabad — D 3150
RI President Babalola introduces a new dimension to this year’s theme, Create lasting impact. He emphasises that impact is not just external, but internal as well, transforming the beneficiary. Change is merely the beginning, whereas impact is what endures. Many miss this crucial point: Service activities reshape our personalities, alter our outlooks, and change us from the inside out.
The power and reach of Rotary were on full display in the newly-elected Tamil Nadu Assembly, where 23 MLAs with a Rotary background were elected. Remarkably, a 29-year-old woman is among the five Rotarians inducted into the state cabinet. This is a rare occasion in the history of Rotary and a matter of pride. Hopefully, these leaders will bring about a lasting impact on society
N Anthri Vedi
RC Hyderabad Mega City — D 3150
I was inspired by RI President Babalola’s message and learning about his remarkable journey in Rotary.
What resonated with me most was his powerful belief that sustainable service projects create a lasting impact — not only on the communities but also on our own lives. Today, change is no longer just a constant, it is accelerating, This is our opportunity to challenge ourselves and strive to do even better than our very best.
Let’s get to work, and create a lasting impact.
Piyush Doshi
RC Belur — D 3291