Club Matters – December 2016 Issue
RC Mayiladuthurai — D 2981
As part of its TEACH activities, the club honoured 54 teachers with Nation Builder Awards. Teachers from middle and higher secondary schools were selected for the award after evaluation of their performance. Assistant Governor V Raman, club President M Subramaniam and District General Secretary V Selvanathan were present at the function.
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RC Kallakurichi — D 2982
As part of its year-long Literacy projects, the club presented stationery items to the students of Kallakurichi Government Middle School in Thachur. So far, 500 students have benefitted from the various literacy initiatives, says R Dwaraka, club president.
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RC Thuraiyur Perumalmalai — D 3000
The club entered into the Jetlee Book of Records for promoting handwashing among children. Over 350 school children in Kalingamudaiyaanpatti village were taught to wash their hands the right way. They were taught hygiene practices for a healthy life.
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RC Faridabad Sanskar — D 3011
A day outing was arranged for 60 children suffering from thalassemia. Rotarians along with the children enjoyed the screening of the Hindi movie MS Dhoni. Snacks and gifts were also given to them at the end of the day.
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RC Bhusawal — D 3030
DG Mahesh Mokalkar released a book I am a proud member compiled by club Secretary Dr Ravindra Shukla. The book contains Rotary fundamentals which every new member should know. Four teachers were felicitated with Nation Builder Awards on the occasion.
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RC Bhopal Midtown — D 3040
Kendriya Vidyalaya emerged the winner among 18 schools which took part in a quiz competition organised by the club in Bhopal. Delhi Public School and St Mary’s School were runners up.
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RC Jaipur — D 3052
A skill development centre was inaugurated at the senior secondary school run by the club in Ladana village. It was set up jointly by the Jaipur Rotary Education Trust and the RCC to offer free computer training to rural youth for employment. The centre also offers courses on TV/mobile phone repairs, plumbing, electrical wiring and women empowerment programmes.
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RC Rajpura — D 3090
A dental check-up was held in collaboration with Surindera Dental College, Sri Ganga Nagar, on the campus of PMN College. A specialised dental van was used for this purpose.
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RC Hiranandani Estate — D 3142
The club members led by President Roopali Deshpande painted the 5,500 sq ft wall on Ghodbunder Highway with spiritual figures. The wall and the flyover’s pillars also sport a huge Rotary logo. The painted wall, named the Wall of Inspiration, has enhanced Rotary’s visibility and public image in the region.
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RC Dhone — D 3160
The Rotarians established a kids’ playzone at KVS Park in Dhone. Project Chairman R Vijay Kumar said that the development work cost Rs 2.05 lakh. On the same day, a tree plantation drive was held to make the city more green.
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RC Sangli — D 3170
On World Polio Day, a motor cycle rally was flagged off by Sangli District Collector Shekhar Gaikwad. The club organised the bike rally to create public awareness against polio, the need to prevent it and Rotary’s role in its eradication.
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RC Bangalore South — D 3190
The club distributed 100 school benches and two water filters to a government school in Ramanagar district in Karnataka as part of the TEACH project. Club President P S Satish said about 600 benches have been given to schools so far to make schooling more comfortable for the children.
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RC Udumalpet – D 3202
To ensure oral hygiene, the club is holding dental camp every Friday and distributes toothpaste and brush to all students. So far 3,900 students from 29 schools have benefitted from the dental camp.
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RC Green Land Silchar — D 3240
Two wheelbarrows were presented by the club to Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre for effective delivery of medical care to patients. This club has been working with the hospital for over 20 months, and extending support in several ways.
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RC Sambalpur West — D 3261
With the support of Parmeswari Bai Memorial Trust, the club organised an Adult Literacy Programme at an Adivasi centre in Sakhipara for housemaids belonging to Scheduled Caste/Tribe. They were thrilled to sign their names, identify words and perform basic calculations.
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RC Berhampur — D 3262
In partnership with the Rotaract Club of Berhampur, Innerwheel Club of Berhampur and Interact Club of DAV Public School, RC Berhampur organised a dengue awareness rally in the city. Slogans were raised and banners and placards put up to create awareness among people on the preventive measures against the disease.
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RC Kabitirtha Calcutta — D 3291
The club, along with RCs Calcutta Dhakuria, Magnum, Madhyamgram Metropolitan, Serampore and Calcutta South East, extended financial support to 38 senior citizens from two commercial sex work zones in the Metro. The Rotarians also distributed books, schoolbags and toiletries to 25 kids from Hope Foundation, Kasba.
