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ROTAWEEK
A compendium of Rotary news
No. 824 Sun 16-Dec-2007
A compendium of Rotary news
No. 824 Sun 16-Dec-2007
DISTRICT CONFERENCE ANGIKAR JAN 11-13
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REGISTRATION CUT-OFF DATE
EXTENDED
Dear friends,
Please note the registration cut-off date is hereby extended up
to 31st December 2007.
Please take advantage of the same and register at early bird rates
of Rs 1000/- & Rs 800/- for Rotarian & Spouse respectively till
31st Dec 2007.
Please register as soon as possible to help us to serve you better...
With kind regards
Rajani
Please note the registration cut-off date is hereby extended up
to 31st December 2007.
Please take advantage of the same and register at early bird rates
of Rs 1000/- & Rs 800/- for Rotarian & Spouse respectively till
31st Dec 2007.
Please register as soon as possible to help us to serve you better...
With kind regards
Rajani
GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE TEAM LEADERS
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The following Rotarians have been selected as Group Study Exchange
Team Leader from District 3290
Team Leader from District 3290
TO DISTRICT 7410, US
1. PP Rtn. Ms. Shyamashree Sen, R. C. Calcutta Metro City
2. PP Rtn. Col M. M. Burman, R. C. Calcutta Victoria - ALTERNATE
2. PP Rtn. Col M. M. Burman, R. C. Calcutta Victoria - ALTERNATE
TO DISTRICT 1040, UK
1. PP Rtn. Pushkar Man Shakya, R. C. Patan
2. PP Rtn. Dr. Anil Bahadur Shrestha, R. C. Kathmandu West - ALTERNATE
2. PP Rtn. Dr. Anil Bahadur Shrestha, R. C. Kathmandu West - ALTERNATE
PROPOSED MEDICAL MISSION TO NIGERIA
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AN INVITATION TO ROTARIAN DOCTORS TO
PARTICIPATE
Greetings from Dist 3290 !
You would recall that in the last Rotary year, one of the great dreams
of Rotarians got translated into a humanitarian deed, when an 11-member
Rotary Medical Mission from Districts 3240 and 3290 visited Sierra Leone
in West Africa and achieved wonders by crossing geographical borders
and touching the lives of more than 1500 needy patients…making a
difference in the life of these people.
of Rotarians got translated into a humanitarian deed, when an 11-member
Rotary Medical Mission from Districts 3240 and 3290 visited Sierra Leone
in West Africa and achieved wonders by crossing geographical borders
and touching the lives of more than 1500 needy patients…making a
difference in the life of these people.
Inspired by the success of this great Mission, I am encouraged to
put into action another dream project – a Medical Mission to Nigeria.
The Mission would comprise of Rotary doctors in the field of
Ophthalmology, ENT Care, Dentistry, General surgery, Gynaecology,
Anaesthesiology and Orthopaedics.
put into action another dream project – a Medical Mission to Nigeria.
The Mission would comprise of Rotary doctors in the field of
Ophthalmology, ENT Care, Dentistry, General surgery, Gynaecology,
Anaesthesiology and Orthopaedics.
Surgical procedures would include cataracts and glaucomas in
Ophthalmology; contracture release and fixations in Orthopaedics;
extractions and root canal treatment in Dental Surgery;
hernias and thyroid goitres in General Surgery;
massive fibromas and prolapses in Gynaecology;
general, local and intravenous anaesthesia in Anaesthesiology, etc etc.
Ophthalmology; contracture release and fixations in Orthopaedics;
extractions and root canal treatment in Dental Surgery;
hernias and thyroid goitres in General Surgery;
massive fibromas and prolapses in Gynaecology;
general, local and intravenous anaesthesia in Anaesthesiology, etc etc.
The Mission is being inspired by our beloved PRIP Rajendra K Saboo,
and would be a joint project with R I Dist 3240. PDG Dr. Rajiv Pradhan
(RID 3130) would share his vast experiences with participating
doctors in similar missions to various African countries, and senior
leaders of District 3290 and 3240 would provide counseling
and guidance.
and would be a joint project with R I Dist 3240. PDG Dr. Rajiv Pradhan
(RID 3130) would share his vast experiences with participating
doctors in similar missions to various African countries, and senior
leaders of District 3290 and 3240 would provide counseling
and guidance.
The comments given below from doctors, who participated in
Sierra Leone Mission, would certainly inspire many more to come
forward and participate in a once in a lifetime experience.
Sierra Leone Mission, would certainly inspire many more to come
forward and participate in a once in a lifetime experience.
“Every surgery and each acquaintance has enriched my
experience, and the warmth of their hospitality and gratitude
has enlightened my soul. I shall cherish the memories and treasure
the friendships lifelong” - Rtn Dr Subhasish Nag, Team Leader.
experience, and the warmth of their hospitality and gratitude
has enlightened my soul. I shall cherish the memories and treasure
the friendships lifelong” - Rtn Dr Subhasish Nag, Team Leader.
“I was disappointed that I could not help more number of patients...
I plan to return with my husband for doing laparoscopic surgeries
in the future.” - Rtn Dr Aruna Tantia.
I plan to return with my husband for doing laparoscopic surgeries
in the future.” - Rtn Dr Aruna Tantia.
“Whenever we were tired, the expectant faces of the waiting
patients recharged our energies.” - Rtn Dr Jishan Ahmed
patients recharged our energies.” - Rtn Dr Jishan Ahmed
“Whenever I felt that those anxious patients are in need of our
help, I could not resist myself, and in spite of my tiredness I
continued to work till exhausted, in order that so many cases
could be done.” – Rtn Dr Bhaba Shankar Das
help, I could not resist myself, and in spite of my tiredness I
continued to work till exhausted, in order that so many cases
could be done.” – Rtn Dr Bhaba Shankar Das
We have more than 400 doctors in our district from various
disciplines represented from almost all the clubs. I seek reference
of doctors ready to volunteer their time and service for this
noble mission for about two weeks sometime in April 2008.
We are informed that Nigerian health authorities have some
minimum medical qualification as eligibility requirement for giving
permission to work in the country. While Indian doctors in
general do command respect and honor for their capabilities,
a foreign country like Nigeria might evaluate a doctor simply
by degree held by him/her. Rotary leaders from India and Nigeria
are looking into this aspect and trying to get it smoothened to
facilitate the proposed Medical Mission.
minimum medical qualification as eligibility requirement for giving
permission to work in the country. While Indian doctors in
general do command respect and honor for their capabilities,
a foreign country like Nigeria might evaluate a doctor simply
by degree held by him/her. Rotary leaders from India and Nigeria
are looking into this aspect and trying to get it smoothened to
facilitate the proposed Medical Mission.
We would, therefore, give preferential selection of doctors holding
Postgraduate degrees from reputed Indian medical institutions such
as AIIMS, New Delhi or PGI, Chandigarh. British degrees would,
of course, be readily acceptable to Nigerian authorities who have
the same system.
Postgraduate degrees from reputed Indian medical institutions such
as AIIMS, New Delhi or PGI, Chandigarh. British degrees would,
of course, be readily acceptable to Nigerian authorities who have
the same system.
The references should be sent to my office on or before 31st
December 2007 for selection with a passport size photograph and
brief bio-data. Please contact Asst Governor Rtn Vishnu Dhandhania
(e-mail dhandhan...@gmail.com) for any clarifications
With best regards
December 2007 for selection with a passport size photograph and
brief bio-data. Please contact Asst Governor Rtn Vishnu Dhandhania
(e-mail dhandhan...@gmail.com) for any clarifications
With best regards
Aniruddha Roy Choudhury
Governor, R I Dist 3290
Governor, R I Dist 3290
HIGHLIGHTS OF ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE RI BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
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NOVEMBER 2007 BOARD
MEETING
The second meeting of the 2007-08 RI Board of Directors was
held on 29 October—2 November 2007, in Evanston, Illinois, USA.
At this meeting the Board reviewed reports from 17 committees
and recorded 112 decisions.
held on 29 October—2 November 2007, in Evanston, Illinois, USA.
At this meeting the Board reviewed reports from 17 committees
and recorded 112 decisions.
CLUB AND DISTRICT MATTERS
* Reaffirmed its policy on new corporate projects, which states that
"until the PolioPlus program has been successfully completed, no other
International program will be considered."
* Recognized its strengths are in long-term rebuilding efforts, and
therefore, did not support establishing a rapid disaster response task
force. The Board instead encouraged Rotarians interested in disaster
response to work with established disaster relief organizations.
therefore, did not support establishing a rapid disaster response task
force. The Board instead encouraged Rotarians interested in disaster
response to work with established disaster relief organizations.
* Advised that RI has various communication and information resources
available to Rotarians and requested the general secretary to increase
promotion of such resources.
* Requested the general secretary to conduct a needs analysis for
providing clubs Internet-based meetings software and platforms.
available to Rotarians and requested the general secretary to increase
promotion of such resources.
* Requested the general secretary to conduct a needs analysis for
providing clubs Internet-based meetings software and platforms.
* The Board encourages clubs to immediately report their new members
to RI. Clubs are obligated to fulfill the entire financial responsibility
of their new members, which includes the full amount of any pro-rata
dues and all semiannual dues payments that fall within 180 days of a
member's admittance to Rotary.
to RI. Clubs are obligated to fulfill the entire financial responsibility
of their new members, which includes the full amount of any pro-rata
dues and all semiannual dues payments that fall within 180 days of a
member's admittance to Rotary.
* In ongoing discussions to improve the Governors-elect Training
Seminar,
the Board requested the general secretary to develop an alternative
curriculum using innovative, independent-learning techniques, and for
such a curriculum to be implemented as a two-year pilot project on a
voluntary basis at three to five Rotary institutes in 2009 and 2010.
the Board requested the general secretary to develop an alternative
curriculum using innovative, independent-learning techniques, and for
such a curriculum to be implemented as a two-year pilot project on a
voluntary basis at three to five Rotary institutes in 2009 and 2010.
RI ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCES
The Board approved President-elect Lee's selection of four
distinguished Rotarians to serve as Rotary Foundation Trustees to begin
serving 1 July 2008. They are: William B. Boyd, Samuel A Okudzeto,
John F Germ and Doh Bae
The Board requested that any unofficial Rotary program, group,
or entity using the word "Rotary" in its name or requesting Rotarian
support or participation to submit an annual financial statement to
its members and participants, and to the Secretariat upon request,
by 1 October each year.
or entity using the word "Rotary" in its name or requesting Rotarian
support or participation to submit an annual financial statement to
its members and participants, and to the Secretariat upon request,
by 1 October each year.
RI PROGRAMS, COMMUNICATIONS AND AWARDS
In discussing Rotaract issues, the Board recommended that districts
appoint one joint district Rotaract committee composed of equal
numbers of Rotarians and Rotaractors; it agreed that Rotaract
clubs should be invited by their sponsoring Rotary clubs to participate
in the official visit of the district governor to the Rotary club;
and it encouraged districts to collect and maintain alumni data on
former Rotaractors as potential future Rotarians.
The Board encouraged districts to take a number of steps in
furthering
the Interact program, including to work with Interactors aging out of
the program or relocating to find new potential Rotaract or Interact
clubs; to develop parental consent forms (or indemnification/hold
harmless waivers, as appropriate) for Interact club activities; and to
develop an award for all Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, and Youth Exchange
program participants who have made outstanding service contributions.
the Interact program, including to work with Interactors aging out of
the program or relocating to find new potential Rotaract or Interact
clubs; to develop parental consent forms (or indemnification/hold
harmless waivers, as appropriate) for Interact club activities; and to
develop an award for all Interact, Rotaract, RYLA, and Youth Exchange
program participants who have made outstanding service contributions.
The Board established a triennial review of Rotarian Action Groups
by
the Rotarian Action Groups Committee to determine whether they should
maintain their Board recognition, and changed the financial reporting
requirement for Rotarian Action Groups to allow groups to use an audit
committee instead of a paid financial professionals. Additionally, the
Board recognized the Disaster Relief Rotarian Action Group and the
Rotarian Singles Fellowship.
the Rotarian Action Groups Committee to determine whether they should
maintain their Board recognition, and changed the financial reporting
requirement for Rotarian Action Groups to allow groups to use an audit
committee instead of a paid financial professionals. Additionally, the
Board recognized the Disaster Relief Rotarian Action Group and the
Rotarian Singles Fellowship.
Noting the significant number of Rotarians for whom Hindi is the
native
language, the Board agreed to begin providing translation of Rotary
documents into Hindi as publications are developed and/or revised,
beginning 1 July 2008.
language, the Board agreed to begin providing translation of Rotary
documents into Hindi as publications are developed and/or revised,
beginning 1 July 2008.
The Board selected 150 recipients for the 2007-08 Service Above
Self
award, which recognizes exemplary humanitarian service provided on a
continual bases by Rotarians who might otherwise go unrecognized. The
name of the recipients will be announced at the end of the Rotary year.
award, which recognizes exemplary humanitarian service provided on a
continual bases by Rotarians who might otherwise go unrecognized. The
name of the recipients will be announced at the end of the Rotary year.
INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS
The Board approved the theme, "Bound for Birmingham," for the 2009
convention and also approved the inclusion of a Rotary World Peace
symposium as an official pre-convention event at the 2009 convention.
The Board also looked with favor on the 2015 and 2016 RI conventions
being held in either Latin America, Korea, or the western United States.
The Board approved the theme, "Bound for Birmingham," for the 2009
convention and also approved the inclusion of a Rotary World Peace
symposium as an official pre-convention event at the 2009 convention.
The Board also looked with favor on the 2015 and 2016 RI conventions
being held in either Latin America, Korea, or the western United States.
http://www.rotary.org/en/Members/PoliciesAndProcedures/Board
Decisions/Pages/ridefault.aspx
Decisions/Pages/ridefault.aspx
FUTURE VISION LAN OF THE ROTARY
FOUNDATION
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
The Future Vision Plan represents a forward-looking approach for the
way that The Rotary Foundation operates. Rotarians have posed many
questions about how the changes to the Foundation's grant structure
will affect their club's humanitarian and educational efforts.
Although all the answers won't be available until after the Trustee
meeting in April and the June meeting of the RI Board, the following
FAQ addresses some of the concerns expressed.
way that The Rotary Foundation operates. Rotarians have posed many
questions about how the changes to the Foundation's grant structure
will affect their club's humanitarian and educational efforts.
Although all the answers won't be available until after the Trustee
meeting in April and the June meeting of the RI Board, the following
FAQ addresses some of the concerns expressed.
Q. WHAT ARE THE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR GRANTS?
A. At their April 2008 meeting, the Foundation Trustees will choose
three to five areas in which the Foundation will focus its
grantmaking based on criteria that includes demonstrated Rotarian
interest and experience. By concentrating its efforts, the
Foundation will be able to achieve measureable outcomes that relate
directly to its mission.
three to five areas in which the Foundation will focus its
grantmaking based on criteria that includes demonstrated Rotarian
interest and experience. By concentrating its efforts, the
Foundation will be able to achieve measureable outcomes that relate
directly to its mission.
Q. HOW CAN I FUND AN ACTIVITY THAT DOESN'T FALL
into one of the areas of focus?
into one of the areas of focus?
A. Districts will have access to up to 40 percent of their available
District Designated Funds (DDF) in the form of block grants to fund
any type of eligible activity that aligns with The Rotary Foundation
mission, similar to the current District Simplified Grants program.
District Designated Funds (DDF) in the form of block grants to fund
any type of eligible activity that aligns with The Rotary Foundation
mission, similar to the current District Simplified Grants program.
Q. WHAT WILL BE THE STATUS OF POLIOPLUS AS PLANS FOR THE
FUTURE VISION MOVE FORWARD?
FUTURE VISION MOVE FORWARD?
A. As Rotary International's corporate project, PolioPlus will
remain the organization's top priority. PolioPlus will continue to
operate as is.
remain the organization's top priority. PolioPlus will continue to
operate as is.
Q. WHERE DO EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FIT IN THE NEW MODEL?
Will there be funding for our district's annual Group Study Exchange?
Will our district continue to sponsor Ambassadorial Scholars?
Will there be funding for our district's annual Group Study Exchange?
Will our district continue to sponsor Ambassadorial Scholars?
A. Educational Programs will exist under both grant types.
Activities supported by Educational Programs such as GSE teams and
Ambassadorial Scholars can be funded in two ways. If their vocation
and chosen academic field relates to an area of focus, they may be
eligible for grants from the World Fund. Districts can also elect to
use District Designated Funds (DDF) from their block grants to
support such activities.
Activities supported by Educational Programs such as GSE teams and
Ambassadorial Scholars can be funded in two ways. If their vocation
and chosen academic field relates to an area of focus, they may be
eligible for grants from the World Fund. Districts can also elect to
use District Designated Funds (DDF) from their block grants to
support such activities.
Q. HOW WILL THE ORGANIZATIONS FOR STRATEGIC COOPERATIVE
relationships (SCR) be determined?
relationships (SCR) be determined?
A. The Trustees will select the organizations for SCRs based on their
ability to help clubs and districts implement projects in the chosen
areas of focus.
ability to help clubs and districts implement projects in the chosen
areas of focus.
Q. IN WHAT WAYS WILL ROTARIANS BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN
packaged grant projects?
packaged grant projects?
A. Packaged grants will be designed jointly by the Foundation and
SCRs. Rotarians interested in implementing these grants on the
ground can apply to the Foundation for World Fund support.
SCRs. Rotarians interested in implementing these grants on the
ground can apply to the Foundation for World Fund support.
Q. WILL CLUBS AND DISTRICTS BE ALLOWED TO PARTNER
with organizations that have not been selected for SCRs?
with organizations that have not been selected for SCRs?
A. Yes, clubs and districts are encouraged to continue developing
cooperative relationships with local organizations to implement
projects in both grant types.
cooperative relationships with local organizations to implement
projects in both grant types.
Q. I'M A DENTIST WHO HAS USED VOLUNTEER SERVICE GRANTS
to cover travel expenses for dental missions in developing countries.
Will the Foundation continue to support such trips?
to cover travel expenses for dental missions in developing countries.
Will the Foundation continue to support such trips?
A. The details of how travel for service and planning missions will
fit in the new model have not been decided. It is anticipated that
individuals will be able to participate in this kind of activity with
funding from their districts' block grant.
fit in the new model have not been decided. It is anticipated that
individuals will be able to participate in this kind of activity with
funding from their districts' block grant.
Q. WHAT ARE THE NAMES OF THE NEW GRANTS?
A. The trustees will determine names of the grant types at their
April 2008 meeting.
April 2008 meeting.
Q. HOW WILL DISTRICTS BE SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE
in the pilot program? How can my district apply to participate?
in the pilot program? How can my district apply to participate?
A. The Trustees will determine the requirements for district
participation in the pilot program at their April 2008 meeting. All
districts will be notified regarding the application process and will
be encouraged to apply during the 2008-09 year.
participation in the pilot program at their April 2008 meeting. All
districts will be notified regarding the application process and will
be encouraged to apply during the 2008-09 year.
Q. IF MY DISTRICT IS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE
in the pilot program, can we still apply for a Matching Grant.
in the pilot program, can we still apply for a Matching Grant.
A. No. All pilot districts must be fully committed to the new grant
models and cannot participate in the current programs.
models and cannot participate in the current programs.
Q. MY CLUB DOESN'T HAVE THE RESOURCES to do large
international projects, but we try to do one small Matching Grant
project each year. Will the World Fund continue to support
smaller projects?
international projects, but we try to do one small Matching Grant
project each year. Will the World Fund continue to support
smaller projects?
A. The minimum grant amount has not been determined, but it is
expected that grants will be larger in size. Smaller projects can be
funded through the district block grant, or clubs and districts are
encouraged to join together to implement larger projects under the
areas of focus that will have a more long-term and sustainable impact
on the community.
expected that grants will be larger in size. Smaller projects can be
funded through the district block grant, or clubs and districts are
encouraged to join together to implement larger projects under the
areas of focus that will have a more long-term and sustainable impact
on the community.
Q. THERE IS NO MENTION OF RESTRICTED CASH CONTRIBUTIONS
to Matching Grants. Will restricted cash contributions continue to
be accepted in the new model?
to Matching Grants. Will restricted cash contributions continue to
be accepted in the new model?
A. The details of using restricted cash contributions in the new
model have not been decided. The Trustees are expected to take a
decision on this issue at their April 2008 meeting.
model have not been decided. The Trustees are expected to take a
decision on this issue at their April 2008 meeting.
Q. THE NEW GRANT MODELS SOUND VERY PROMISING.
How can I convince others in my club and district of the positive
benefits of the plan?
How can I convince others in my club and district of the positive
benefits of the plan?
A. Encourage members to read more about the Future Vision Plan. Plan
a club meeting to discuss the plan and how your club can benefit from
it. Make sure it's a topic at your district conference or district
assembly.
a club meeting to discuss the plan and how your club can benefit from
it. Make sure it's a topic at your district conference or district
assembly.
Source: The Rotary Foundation
Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary
Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary
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FINALLY
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Never put off the work till tomorrow
what you can put off today.
what you can put off today.
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