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ROTAWEEK
A compendium of Rotary news
No. 829 Sun 20-Jan-2008
A compendium of Rotary news
No. 829 Sun 20-Jan-2008
MAKE DREAMS REAL
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THEME 2008-09 ANNOUNCED
14-Jan-2008
RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee announced the 2008-09 RI theme
Make Dreams Real, to incoming district governors at the 2008
International Assembly. He urged them to use their resources to help
curb child mortality. Lee said he was in disbelief when he learned that
30,000 children under the age of five die every day from preventable
diseases such as pneumonia, measles, and malaria.
RI President-elect Dong Kurn Lee announced the 2008-09 RI theme
Make Dreams Real, to incoming district governors at the 2008
International Assembly. He urged them to use their resources to help
curb child mortality. Lee said he was in disbelief when he learned that
30,000 children under the age of five die every day from preventable
diseases such as pneumonia, measles, and malaria.
"Once I understood the issues behind that terrible number, I knew
what I needed to do," Lee said. He told the incoming governors
that Rotary will keep the service emphases of recent years -- water,
health and hunger, and literacy -- but asked them to focus their
efforts in each of these areas on children.
what I needed to do," Lee said. He told the incoming governors
that Rotary will keep the service emphases of recent years -- water,
health and hunger, and literacy -- but asked them to focus their
efforts in each of these areas on children.
"In 2008-09, I will ask you all to Make Dreams Real for the world's
children," he said. "This will be our theme, and my challenge to
all of you."
children," he said. "This will be our theme, and my challenge to
all of you."
"Children are killed by illnesses that become deadly in combination
with poor sanitation and malnutrition," Lee said. In addition, families
stricken by extreme poverty are trapped in a cycle that only leads
to more unnecessary deaths. "It's a cycle that is not interrupted
because there is no access to education."
with poor sanitation and malnutrition," Lee said. In addition, families
stricken by extreme poverty are trapped in a cycle that only leads
to more unnecessary deaths. "It's a cycle that is not interrupted
because there is no access to education."
He challenged the audience to do their part to give children "hope
and a chance at a future" by reducing the rate of child mortality
in the world.
and a chance at a future" by reducing the rate of child mortality
in the world.
"We will bring clean water to their communities and create
sanitation projects that keep children healthy," Lee said.
sanitation projects that keep children healthy," Lee said.
As the incoming governors begin preparing for the year ahead
with the training and inspiration they receive at the International
Assembly, Lee reminded them of Rotary's power and encouraged
them to use their resources efficiently to maximize the good
done around the world.
with the training and inspiration they receive at the International
Assembly, Lee reminded them of Rotary's power and encouraged
them to use their resources efficiently to maximize the good
done around the world.
Rotarians can improve children's health, Lee said, even in small
ways, such as delivering mosquito nets, rehydration salts,
vitamins, and vaccines. "So much more can be done with just
a little more: a trained birth attendant, a simple clinic, a school
feeding program, a visiting nurse," he continued. "These are
simple and direct ways to save children's lives."
ways, such as delivering mosquito nets, rehydration salts,
vitamins, and vaccines. "So much more can be done with just
a little more: a trained birth attendant, a simple clinic, a school
feeding program, a visiting nurse," he continued. "These are
simple and direct ways to save children's lives."
In 2008-09, Rotarians will be asked to open their eyes to the
needs of children in communities near and far, Lee said.
needs of children in communities near and far, Lee said.
"Children die not because nobody can help them, but because
too often, nobody does. But you and I, here in this room, are
Rotarians, and helping is what we do best," he said, adding that
"our job is to Make Dreams Real for children. If every one of us
does this, at the end of our year, we will all have achieved
something wonderful."
too often, nobody does. But you and I, here in this room, are
Rotarians, and helping is what we do best," he said, adding that
"our job is to Make Dreams Real for children. If every one of us
does this, at the end of our year, we will all have achieved
something wonderful."
See the logo and watch the video online:
http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/080114_news_ia_theme.aspx
http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/080114_news_ia_theme.aspx
PROPOSAL / SUGGESTION FOR DG NOMINEE (DGN)
2010-2011
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Dear President,
In pursuance to Article XIII, section 13.010 & 13.020.03 of the Manual
of Procedure 2004, I hereby invite you to submit the suggestion/proposal
if any, of your club for DGN 2010 - 2011 for consideration by the
Nominating Committee.
of Procedure 2004, I hereby invite you to submit the suggestion/proposal
if any, of your club for DGN 2010 - 2011 for consideration by the
Nominating Committee.
In order to receive consideration by the Nominating Committee, your
suggestion must reach the following address on or before 2nd March
2008 definitely by 1 PM.
suggestion must reach the following address on or before 2nd March
2008 definitely by 1 PM.
Nominating Committee for DGN 2010- 2011
C/o Rtn. Anirudha Roy Choudhury
District Governor, R.I. District 3290
Zoom House
23/ 38 Gariahat Road
Kolkata - 700029
The suggestion should be submitted in the format prescribed along
with a copy of the resolution adopted at a regular weekly meeting
of the club naming the suggested candidate and properly certified
by the president and club secretary. A consent by the candidate
so suggested should also be part of this suggestion.
In the event a club would like to suggest a candidate for the position
of District Governor Nominee for the Rotary year 2010 - 2011 and
he/she is not a member of the club, concurrence of the Club where
he/she is a member shall need to be obtained first.
of District Governor Nominee for the Rotary year 2010 - 2011 and
he/she is not a member of the club, concurrence of the Club where
he/she is a member shall need to be obtained first.
I am also enclosing herewith a handout enumerating the duties,
qualifications and responsibilities of a District Governor as well as
Guidelines as prescribed by the Rotary International for your
information and ready reference. The candidate should also
acquaint himself /herself of these.
qualifications and responsibilities of a District Governor as well as
Guidelines as prescribed by the Rotary International for your
information and ready reference. The candidate should also
acquaint himself /herself of these.
The bio-data of the candidate in the format enclosed along with
his/her photograph should also be furnished along with the
completed suggestion form.
his/her photograph should also be furnished along with the
completed suggestion form.
Please ensure the details given in either forms or any other
related material is not circulated by the club or by the candidate
or by anyone else on behalf of the candidate, either in their home
club bulletin or by any other means.
related material is not circulated by the club or by the candidate
or by anyone else on behalf of the candidate, either in their home
club bulletin or by any other means.
Anirudha Roy Choudhury
District Governor
R.I. District 3290
District Governor
R.I. District 3290
COL (COUNCIL OF LEGISLATION) REPRESENTATIVE FOR
2010
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January 15, 2008
The Representative for COL (Council of Legislation) for the year 2010
from Rotary International District 3291 and 3292 are
from Rotary International District 3291 and 3292 are
1) For Rotary International District 3291
PDG Raj Kumar Rajgaria - Rotary Club of Central Calcutta
Alternate Representative
PDG Siddhartha S. Bose - RC Calcutta South West
2) For Rotary International District 3292
PDG Tehmas R. Manekshaw - Rotary Club of Kantipur, Nepal
DISTRICT BLANKET
PROJECT
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COLLECT THEM
NOW
Please note that the BLANKETS are ready for Delivery at DG's
Office, Zoom House...
Rs.75/- each...
you may pay cash or Cheque a/c. 'RI Dist 3290 Fund'
Please start working on the project asap... so that you may distribute
the blankets before the winter is over!
Looking forward to your quick response!
With warm regards,
Rajani
Please note that the BLANKETS are ready for Delivery at DG's
Office, Zoom House...
Rs.75/- each...
you may pay cash or Cheque a/c. 'RI Dist 3290 Fund'
Please start working on the project asap... so that you may distribute
the blankets before the winter is over!
Looking forward to your quick response!
With warm regards,
Rajani
ROTARY SWASTHYA
MELA
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ROTARY CLUB OF SALT LAKE CENTRAL AND DIST
CHAIRMAN HEALTH
Organises
ROTARY SWASTHYA SEBA
KENDRA
In Bidhan Nagar Mela
From 18th January to 6th February
In Bidhan Nagar Mela
From 18th January to 6th February
FREE Specialist's Health Check-up, consisting of various Clinics –
Eye,
ENT, Diabetics, Rheumatology, Physical medicine, Surgery,
Gynecology, Urology, Dental, Skin, Homeopathy, etc. where specialist
Doctors are invited for specialist's advice to the visitors.
ENT, Diabetics, Rheumatology, Physical medicine, Surgery,
Gynecology, Urology, Dental, Skin, Homeopathy, etc. where specialist
Doctors are invited for specialist's advice to the visitors.
In the above Swasthya Seva Kendra, everyday First Aid for the
Mela will be provided and also everyday Blood Pressure, height and
general check-up will be done as a regular feature.Blood Sugar &
Blood Grouping will be done on fixed dates.
Mela will be provided and also everyday Blood Pressure, height and
general check-up will be done as a regular feature.Blood Sugar &
Blood Grouping will be done on fixed dates.
All are requested to visit. Club Presidents are advised to inform their
RCC'S & others particularly BPL persons to avail this
opportunity- FREE OF COST
RCC'S & others particularly BPL persons to avail this
opportunity- FREE OF COST
Swapan Basu, President
R.C.Salt Lake Central
R.C.Salt Lake Central
(Prof)(Dr.) Rathindra Nath Dutta
Chairman - Health & Hygiene.
Chairman - Health & Hygiene.
FOUNDATION LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH NEW
GOALS
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By Ryan Hyland
Foundation Trustee Chair-elect Jonathan Majiyagbe asked the more than
530 district governors-elect attending the International Assembly in
San Diego, California, USA, to accept the duty of achieving the goals
and to Make Dreams Real .
530 district governors-elect attending the International Assembly in
San Diego, California, USA, to accept the duty of achieving the goals
and to Make Dreams Real .
The 2008-09 Foundation goals are:
1. Keep our promise to eradicate polio .
2. Embrace the two pillars of support for The Rotary Foundation:
the Annual Programs Fund through Every Rotarian, Every Year and the
Permanent Fund .
the Annual Programs Fund through Every Rotarian, Every Year and the
Permanent Fund .
3. Participate in Your Foundation/Our Foundation, a "lend a hand"
program for sharing funds from club and district foundations to
permanently establish the Rotary World Peace Fellows program and
support global polio eradication.
program for sharing funds from club and district foundations to
permanently establish the Rotary World Peace Fellows program and
support global polio eradication.
4. Enhance Rotary's public image .
5. Support the Future Vision Plan of The Rotary Foundation.
The first two items are similar to the 2007-08 goals of eradicating
polio and ensuring contributions to the Foundation. The last three,
however, are new.
polio and ensuring contributions to the Foundation. The last three,
however, are new.
If Rotarians work together toward the third goal of supporting Your
Foundation/Our Foundation, Majiyagbe believes the Foundation can both
permanently endow the Rotary World Peace Fellowships program and help
eradicate polio.
Foundation/Our Foundation, Majiyagbe believes the Foundation can both
permanently endow the Rotary World Peace Fellowships program and help
eradicate polio.
"Many Rotary clubs and districts have their own endowment funds or
foundations, some of which have greater funds than our Rotary
Foundation," he said. "In the past, The Rotary Foundation has
sometimes viewed these entities as competitors for Rotarian
contributions, but I would like to change that perspective. I would
like to see our relationship move from that of competitors to
partners."
foundations, some of which have greater funds than our Rotary
Foundation," he said. "In the past, The Rotary Foundation has
sometimes viewed these entities as competitors for Rotarian
contributions, but I would like to change that perspective. I would
like to see our relationship move from that of competitors to
partners."
The Foundation can accomplish much more if club and district
foundations contribute at least 10 percent of their funds to the
polio eradication effort and the peace fellowships program, said
Majiyagbe. He also urged Rotarians to use their affinity credit
cards , which have raised US$5.5 million for the Foundation since the
program's inception in 2000.
foundations contribute at least 10 percent of their funds to the
polio eradication effort and the peace fellowships program, said
Majiyagbe. He also urged Rotarians to use their affinity credit
cards , which have raised US$5.5 million for the Foundation since the
program's inception in 2000.
With so much to accomplish, now is the ideal time to work on the
fourth goal of enhancing Rotary's public image, a task that must be
carried out at the grassroots level. "Better public acknowledgement
will help us attract new members to our Rotary clubs, and it will
help us attract new donors to our Foundation," he said.
fourth goal of enhancing Rotary's public image, a task that must be
carried out at the grassroots level. "Better public acknowledgement
will help us attract new members to our Rotary clubs, and it will
help us attract new donors to our Foundation," he said.
The last goal of supporting the Future Vision Plan will help keep the
Foundation viable, make it more efficient, and "meet the needs of the
ages," said Majiyagbe
Foundation viable, make it more efficient, and "meet the needs of the
ages," said Majiyagbe
Source: Rotary International News
AND
FINALLY
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FROM THE 'ROTI' EMAIL
LIST
Re: India's victory
Posted by: "Dr.Sriram" drram...@dataone.in
Sat Jan 19, 2008
This is 4 way test in action .Thanks All Aussie Rotarians.
Posted by: "Dr.Sriram" drram...@dataone.in
Sat Jan 19, 2008
This is 4 way test in action .Thanks All Aussie Rotarians.
Dr.C.S.Murthy.Rtn.PDG.3150
-------Original Message-------
From: John Glassford
Date: 1/19/2008 6:26:23 PM
To: Rota...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ROTI] India's victory
Date: 1/19/2008 6:26:23 PM
To: Rota...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ROTI] India's victory
G ' day to all my Indian Friends
Congratulations on your victory over the Aussie Cricket team.
A well deserved victory and your Captain Kumble deserves special
mention for his statesman like approach to the game before, during
and after the third test in Perth.
mention for his statesman like approach to the game before, during
and after the third test in Perth.
To win in Perth was a mighty effort and I thought your best bowler
was Sharma.
was Sharma.
Good on you India I love your attitude and you really stuck it to
us Aussies.
us Aussies.
Yours in Rotary
John Glassford
Community Services Director & President Elect 08/09
Rotary Club of Coolamon District 9700
New South Wales, Australia
John Glassford
Community Services Director & President Elect 08/09
Rotary Club of Coolamon District 9700
New South Wales, Australia
Regards
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Dr Dipak R Sarbadhikari
RC Calcutta
Editor Rotaweek
RC Calcutta
Editor Rotaweek
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