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Rotaract District Assembly - Parivartan

The Rotaract District Assembly was held on  July 14, 2013 at JNTUK KAKINADA.
The district assembly prepares incoming club leaders for their year in office. The meeting is also an opportunity for club leaders to meet with district leaders the District Rotaract Representative(DRR), Zona Representative, n other District Leaders who will support club projects and activities. It is an opportunity to motivate club leadership teams and build their working relationship.District Assembly provides vital training.  District Team with local clubs from all zones drafts a rough plan comprising of new challenges,services and activities.It is also the day we bid farewell to the outgoing District Rotaract Representative and his committee while appreciating the service done in the past year.

And hence the Rotaract District Assembly "parivartan" was planned to reach the new Rotaract year objectives.The session had begun with valuable n informative speeches given by dignitaries n dist.leaders.The outgoing  DRR Rtr.S.Ramesh has handoverd d responsibilities & powers to the DRR elect Rtr.Praneet Kandarpa for the year 2013-14. Parivartan has recognized the work n projects done by rotaract clubs of R.I. dist 3020 and presented awards to the rotaract clubs nd rotaractors.

The District Assembly AWARDS include:
BEST ROTARACT CLUB of R.I.District 3020
BEST MONTHLY REPORTS AWARD
BEST BLOOD DONATION AWARD
OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT Award.
D.G.'s DISTRICT PROGRAM AWARD
Best dist. Web services director Award.
Special appreciation awards and many more...

Lastly the district leader elects take a pledge to do their part in the new rotaract year.
Rotary's n Rotaract's primary motto is "Service above Self".

    2012 Rotaract District Assembly - VASANTHAM at Vijayawada :)

MULAKATH

The Rotarcat District Confernce of R.I. Dist. 3020 hosted by the Rotaract Club of

Vijayawada was held on 16th and 17th of February, 2013. It has been titled “MULAKATH” with the hope that it irradiates radiance and morale into each one.

 DAY 1 of the dist. conference :

First day had begun with a vibrant n ecstatic energy in every1 and  many thought provoking n trruly inspirational presentations were given by best speakers and also there were presentations by distinguished guests who added wisdom and grace to the function.

DAY 2 of the dist. conference :

Here comes the most awaited day of the conference,,

To maintain the same spirit n boost our energy nd to double d fun sports events like running, shot put, volley ball, cricket ,shuttle etc etc needless to say it is not less than our asian olympics the competition nd participation was such!! this is not the end of d day it has just begun for many of the rotaractors ,,yes !!! a lilttle bit of drama always adds spice to the ongoing events, i hope you all agree with  it,inorder to bring dat dramatic change many spectacular n spell bound cultural events were performed by the rotaractors from all  the clubs of R.I. Dist. 3020. 

After the cultuals here comes the award ceremony so apart from some surprise events there are also awards to encourage you to move forward to scale higher heights.  Awards for Maximum highest registrations from the club. Best Banner Display. Lucky Rotaractor for each session. Well dressed Female/Male Rotaractor.

 Active Female/Male Rotaractor  and many more awards were given for the winning clubs and rotaractors.

The host club  rotaract club of Vijayawada has done an excellent job n was succeful in making this wonderful  R.I. dist 3020 conference "MULAKATH"  a huge hit.Cheers to them from all the rotaract clubs accross R.I. Dist 3020.

Every rotaractor whether they are senior/junior, young/old new/old member no matter what all of them left there differences behind and joined as a team n took an active part and made the two days of the conference very entertaining,  fun fillled , enjoyable and  memorable one !! :) :)

Hemanthamlo Vasantham R.I.Dist. 3020 Conference

R.I.Dist. 3020 Conference “Hemanthamlo Vasantham” was held on December 22^nd and 23^rd at Sunray Resorts , Visakhapatnam. The Conference was hosted by Rotary Club of  Visakha Port City under the esteemed guidance of the  R.I.Dist. 3020 governor Rtn.Surya Rao. The two day event was attended by around 2000 people and was a huge success. Out of 68 Rotary Clubs across the district Rotarians 64 clubs have attended the conference with their families which is a record worth to spread!!!. 35 Rotaractors from  Rotaract club of Visakha Satellite City, Rotaract club of Gitam University,  Rotaract Club of Gayatri Vidya Parishad  have volunteered for two days. The key role of the Rotaractors is to supervise the ongoing events and to entertain the children. The children were divided into two age groups 6-12 years and 13-18 years and games were conducted accordingly. 15 games were planned for each of the age groups to entertain them for one and half day. Games like Bomb in the city, Memory game, 4 corners, Sack race, Balloon game were conducted for children of 6-12 age group. Scramble, Multiple stick game, Cricket, Treasure Hunt, Paper dance etc are the games conducted for children of 13-18 age group.

Day1-December 22^nd:

The event started at 10:00 a.m. with the welcoming of Chief guest and other dignitaries with a band and parade from the entrance to the main hall. Rotary anthem was sung by the Rotarians, followed by classical dances. After that speaker sessions have started  and continued till 5:30 in the evening. Simultaneously games were conducted for children by Rotaractors from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rotarians also have presented some ppts. Rtn.Rambabu of  Rotary Club of  Visakha Port City has presented a animation which describes the International Summit held at Bangkok and also the R.I.Dist. 3020 conference held at Sunray Resorts,Visakhapatnam. District Rotaract Representative of  .I.Dist. 3020 Rtr.S.Ramesh has presented a 5 minute ppt which is about the club activities done by d Rotaract Clubs across the district. Lunch started at 1:00 p.m. and during the lunch Rotaractors performed a flash mob which was the highlight of the day and entertained all the members. The cultural have started at 6:30 p.m. which has  transformed the morning calm & cozy environment into a dazzling night with blaring ‘music’.It changed the mood of Rotarians who were silently listening to the sessions into fun & party mood. The Rotaractors have actively participated in the cultural. Rtr.Prerna Arora,Rtr.Anusha Pantula and Rtr.Sravya Kotta of  RCGU have performed western dance and all the male Rotaractors have done a medley. There were many more sizzling performances from various artists & Rotarians too.The final touch was added to the party  with a group performance from all the Rotarians of various clubs!!!

Day2-December 23^rd:

As usual the sessions and games were started simultaneously at 10:00p.m. High Profile Speakers like Mr.Murali Mohan, actor have given their speeches and there was a introduction of GSE team from Mexico for about 60 minutes. They have started their session with a national anthem and ended by presenting a beautiful Mexican style hat t the Dist. Governor and  of course posed for a group pic. This was followed by classical dance and special dance performed by children on Rotary song. The event was officially closed with the Chief guest, Dist. Governor,& other dignitaries speeches & finally a vote of thanks was given to all the members & Dignitaries & to Rotarians  and Rotaractors  who made  the conference successful and enjoyable.

In the lunch Rtr.Srinivas Varma of  RCGU has entertained the crowd by playing guitar. Rotarctors had a small interactive session with the Mexican Rotarctors and other foreign students.

Last but not the least the Rotaractors  took a group pic with the Dist. Governor and gave a beautiful good bye to Sunray Resorts.

It was a very good experience to each one of the Rotaractor and we got an amazing appreciation from the Rotarians for our work. We heartfully thank all the Rotarians who believed in us and made us the part of  the conference and R.I.Dist. 3020 Governor Rtn.Surya Rao for giving us such a wonderful opportunity.

UTSAV-2012, "District Fellowship Meet".

Chief Guests:

   1. Rtn. Surya Rao, Rotary District Governor for R.I.DIST 3020.

    2.  Rtr. S. Ramesh, District Rotaract Representative for R.I.DIST 3020.

    3.    Rtn. C.R Mohan C.D.R.C .

    4.  Rtn. DVR Poosha, Incoming District Governor .

Rtn.DVR Poosha addressed the gathering and extended his support for fellow Rotaractors

and Rotarians.

Rtr. S. Ramesh, gave his valuable speech and advised the members to spread the word

“Fellowship Through Service” and  “peace through service”.

About UTSAV:

UTSAV  is a youth fellowship event jointly organised by the Rotaract Clubs,

Kakinada (Student of JNTUK, Aditya Degree College, V.S Lakshmi Womens’

College). It’s a project which concentrates on improving the leadership and social

skills of young people and to prepare themselves to meet society physically,

mentally, emotionally and socially.

District 3020. This full-day program was held on  30^th September 2012.

After the inspiring speeches given by all the chief guests the event is proceeded

with cultural programs and innovative group activities where all the rotaractors actively took part.

The future projects were discussed by Rtr. D.Ramesh,DRR and all the rotaract clubs shared their ideas and views on how to provide valuable and useful community services to the people and masses around the globe.

All the Rotaract clubs actively took part in the programs and the Fellowship Meet is closed

by  distribution of prizes by the chief guest to the winners in the respective events.

Rtr. Ramesh ,DRR giving his valuable speech.

The organizers!!!

Rotaractors actively taking part in culturals!!!

FREEDOM EXPRESS 2012

The Rotaract Club of Bangalore Kalyan is proud to present Freedom Express 2012 - an initiative that captures the essence of patriotism through self expression, while spreading India's energy, vibrance and zest through and to her children. Freedom Express was awarded the "Best International Service Project 2010-11" for capturing the spirit of patriotism from across India. This year too, our attempt is to capture the spirit of being Indian. 

It would be a great honor for us to feature an original article from you and your club to help spread the magic that is 'India' stating in your own words, what it feels like to be Indian in the wake of her 65th year as a free and independent nation. Celebrate her rich legacy by telling us how you intend to contribute to her growth this year, either through activities, initiatives or drives that will help spark a positive change. Please refrain from using quotes; we are looking for articles that are impactful and concise, not exceeding 250 words. 

This year, RCB Kalyan is also hosting a Freedom Express Photography Contest, based on the theme "Being the Change for a Better India". The contest commences on 25th July, 2012 and ends 10th August, 2012 at midnight. We are looking out for 3 lucky winners and featuring their photos in the 2012 issue of the Freedom Express.  

You can also join our Facebook contest page http://www.facebook.com/freedomexpresskalyan for regular updates and the winners. We have also attached a short note on the project and rules. Please do go through it and reach out to us for any clarifications. 

Since we would like to publish this bulletin on 15th August, 2012, we would appreciate your responses by the evening of 10th August, 2012.

Contribute to Freedom Express 2012

Send us your written contribution, be it a poem, an experience, an article or any other write–up, so

it can be shared with our readers.

Pen down your thoughts on an e-mail and send it to us at the earliest:

•Keep it short and interesting. For those who would like a word limit, please keep it under 250

words. You may also send in articles in any vernacular language.

•Please add a photograph of yourself and your  professional designation (outside of Rotaract)

•We are also running a “Being the Change for a Better India” photo contest (scroll down for

rules and last dates)

•Last date for sending in your articles and images is 10th August, 2012, midnight.

•Write into rotaractbangalorekalyan.3190@gmail.com with your contributions at the earliest .

Being the Change for a Better India – Say it in Pictures - A photo

contest

Participation

Open to Rotaractors and  guests of Rotaractors

What are we looking for?

• Capture an image that is in line with the theme “Be the Change for a Better India”

• Write a caption not exceeding 10 words that captures the essence of your image

• Convert the image to a .jpeg/ .jpg file. Add a watermark to the image with your full name, date

and time of capture

• E-mail your jpeg image to rotaractbangalorekalyan.3190@gmail.com on or before 10th

August, 2012, midnight.

• Please also share your e-mail id., mobile number and an address we can contact you at.

Rules:-All image entries must meet the following technical specifications:

• We are accepting only online entries must be 5 megabytes or smaller, mus

format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) or 1,6vertical image).

• Mailed entries must be color or black-and-white prints, any size up to 8" x 10"• Photographs taken with digital camera or conventional films are eligible.

Rules:
All image entries must meet the following technical specifications:

• We are accepting only online entries must be 5 megabytes or smaller, must be in JPEG or JPG

format, and must be at least 1,600 pixels wide (if a horizontal image) or 1,600 pixels tall (if a

vertical image).

• Mailed entries must be color or black-and-white prints, any size up to 8" x 10".

• Photographs taken with digital camera or conventional films are eligible.

•Minor burning, dodging and/or color correction is acceptable. Cropping is acceptable, as fish-eye lenses

•Any changes to the original photograph not itemized here will not be accepted

•Photographs must be taken not more than two (2) years before the date of entry

•The entrant must be the photographer him or herself. The photograph must be an original

created by the contest entrant. Obscene, provocative, or otherwise objectionable contentbe considered, and such determination is solely at RCB Kalyan’s discretion

•Limit one entry per person

 

 

What’s in it for you?
•
We’re giving away exciting gift vouchers for the Best Photograph. The best 3 pictures in line
with the theme "Being the Change for a Better India – say it in pictures" will also be featured
in our award winning E-bulletin – Freedom Express 2012 and on our Facebook page! (
http://www.facebook.com/freedomexpresskalyan?ref=hl)

ROTARACT CLUB OF GVP INSTALLATION FUNCTION FOR THE YEAR 2012-13 TOOK PLACE AT "GAYATRI VIDYA PARISHAD"ON 24 JULY 2012

Dr. Y.V.P.K RAGHAVA,dean of student affairs of GVPCOE was the chief guest for this function.

Rtn. A.Usha Rani,president of Rotary club of Waltair as the installation officer for this function.

Rtn. Nehru Rayaprolu,secretary of Rotary club of waltair as the guest of honour.

Rtr.Srikant Srivastava as the president and M.raveendra kumar as the secretary along with their team of office bearers installed.

At the function last year's report 2011-12 was presented by Rtr. Kaneze Fatima,followed by the president elect Rtr. Srikant Srivastava presented the year report for 2012-13,and  promised to motivate juniors to come up and join the club for the all round development and also to serve the society.

At last the cheif guest and guest of honour addressed the gathering and the main focus was given on the following points.

1- To spread awareness about not to use the plastic bags instead of that use eco-friendly bags.
2- To increase the club strength by oragnizing orientation program and motivating juniors.
3- Motivating girls to come forward to serve society.
4- First priority must be given to the academics.
5- Blood donation camp as it is the need of hour.  
6- Focus on communication skills.
7- Excellence in education and all round development.

welcome banner

arrival of guests and dignitaries

installing the president

cheif guest ,guest of honour and the BOD