Author: Jaishree

Projects 

Bringing vision and water to rural Karnataka

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In July this year, Rotary ­Bangalore South Parade, RID 3191, in association with optical products manufacturer Carl Zeiss, launched the project Gift of Sight to provide 15,000 spectacles and 1,440 ­intra-ocular lenses (IOLs) to individuals undergoing cataract treatment across Karnataka. The project will be implemented every year at the Sri Sathya Sai Sarala Memorial ­Hospital located in Sathya Sai Grama, ­Muddenahalli, in Chikkaballapur, 60km from Bengaluru.

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Projects 

Dental care for special children

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RC Delhi Safdarjung, RID 3011, along with the NGO Smile India, organised  a dental check-up programme for 100 children with special needs at the Vision Special School in the city. Besides complete dental examination by professionals, and lessons in oral hygiene, the camp also included application of fluoride to the children’s teeth to reduce the risk of developing caries. Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel, making it more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth, explains club president and dentist Priya Oberoi.

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Club Event 

RID 3233 engages past club presidents for growth

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In a novel initiative to stress the importance of the vital role of past leadership in Rotary’s continued success, RI ­District 3233 recently organised ­Kalankarai Vilakku, a conclave in Chennai ­dedicated to past presidents of clubs in the district. The event drew an ­overwhelming response of over 450 participants, proving that the district leaders’ objective of engaging and leveraging the experience of former club leaders had hit the bull’s eye.

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Events 

RIPE bats for membership, continuity, and change

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Mumbai was one of the stopovers for RIPE Mario de Camargo during his recent India tour, where he addressed Rotarians on critical topics such as membership growth, retention, partnerships and leadership succession. “We need more members, because we are getting old. But don’t go fishing for Rotarians just to boost numbers. Identify people who share our values and collective mindset,” he emphasised, cautioning against indiscriminate induction of members. He urged Rotarians to explore professional and trade associations for potential members. “We must promote new format clubs such as satellite and cause-based clubs to attract youngsters, and promote Rotary’s good work on social media,” he said, and urged the delegates to revive their connect with former Rotarians.

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