Club Matters – March 2019
RC Kumbakonam — RID 2981
Over 3,000 girls took part in a cancer awareness marathon organised in partnership with Life Again Foundation. Actress Gouthami was the chief guest. The club also donated sewing machines and sarees to 500 needy women on the occasion.
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RC Ulundurpet — RID 2982
The club organised a mass tree plantation drive in Senthanadu village as part of an initiative to provide green cover to the region. The Rotarians involved the villagers also in the effort.
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RC Pudukkottai, Palace City — RID 3000
In an anti-plastic drive, the club members distributed pamphlets at a weekly market to create awareness among traders and vegetable sellers. Club President Kasinathan and his team collected polythene carrybags from the retailers and distributed cloth bags to them.
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RC Akola Central — RID 3030
An eco-friendly Ganesh idol-making workshop was organised in association with the Inner Wheel Club of Akola Queens for the students of Jubilee English High School. DG Rajiv Sharma was present at the workshop.
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RC Balotra — RID 3054
An Ayurvedic camp was held at Rotary Bhavan and medicines were given to over 60 patients. Rotarians donated `5,000 to the Maa Aainath Gaushala which takes care of disabled cows and calves.
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RC Surat — RID 3060
Philanthropist couple Rtns Narendrakumar and Bhavaniben Mehta donated a solar plant and water heater unit worth `9 lakh to a cemetery. DG Pinky Patel handed over the facilities to the officials.
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RC Hoshiarpur — RID 3070
PDG Parvinder Jit Singh along with District Sessions Judge Arora inaugurated a waiting shelter equipped with chairs and ceiling fan at the district court to provide comfort for the public litigants.
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RC Ambala — RID 3080
An interaction was organised between school students and a visiting US couple — Shlagha Archibald working in a top defence firm and John Archibald, an attorney. They held discussion on the topic ‘Aspirations of modern youth’.
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RI District — RID 3090
Parveen Jindal, a PDRR who was elected as DGND (2021–22), was felicitated by the district Rotaractors and Rotarians. Till now three PDRRs have been elected as district governors.
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RC Allahabad North — RID 3120
Over 50 conservancy staff of Civil Lines, Prayagraj, were presented with gift boxes containing sweets, clothes, and fruits as part of the celebrations of the festive season.
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RC Sonpeth — RID 3132
Rotarians distributed sarees, blouse pieces and savouries to needy women on the occasion of Deepavali and Bhaubij festivals. The token gesture enhanced the image of Rotary in the neighbouhood.
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RC Bombay Sea Face — RID 3141
Three people and three organisations were presented with Vocational Excellence Awards for their selfless service that extended beyond their call of duty.
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RC Dombivli East — RID 3142
The club’s signature project Balmela, a talent search among school students, was held at Abhinav Vidyalaya and Rotary Bhavan. PDG Ulhas Kolhatkar inaugurated the colourful event.
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RC Guntur Vikas — RID 3150
More than 2,800 desks were donated to 82 government schools in Guntur and Prakasam districts of Andhra Pradesh under a global grant project in partnership with six clubs of RID 6920, USA, and TRF. RIDE Kamal Sanghvi was the chief guest at the event.
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RC Kadri — RID 3160
An awareness rally was taken on World Polio Day with the participation of Rotarians, anganwadi staff and paramedics from government and private sectors. Around 800 people took part. Essay writing and elocution contests were also held.
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RC Seven Hills Dharwad — RID 3170
A five-day workshop on cloth bag making was organised for underprivileged women by this all women’s club. More than 1,000 such bags were produced by 25 participants.
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RC Shanivarasanthe — RID 3181
Under Asha Spoorthi project, the club painted colourful pictures on the walls of an anganwadi to attract children. The staff were also urged to keep the environment clean and green.
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RC Tirupur Midtown — RID 3202
In a thoughtful gesture, the club donated over 2,000 books and sports material to three government schools at Vellakovil near Tirupur, besides planting 50 saplings in the premises.
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RC Pearlcity Tuticorin — RID 3212
A mini marathon was organised for school and college students under the slogan “Save the blood of Earth — Water”. DG S Rajagopal flagged off the rally which saw participation of over 600 students.
