Miles of April

DISTRICT MONTHLY LETTER

Rtn. P. Gopalakrishnan District Governor (2017-18)

of Monthly Information Letter Encouraging Service

Rtn. S. M. Balaji District Rotaract Committee Chair (2017-18)

Celebrating the 50th year of Rotaract

Rtr. B. Balachander District Rotaract Representative (2017-18)

This copy is provided to you for promoting the activities in our district.

Hope that you’ll help us reaching new MILES.

#RotaMiles

Rtr. S. Shaji James District Editor (2017-18)

MILES OF APRIL 2018 Voice of the DRR “Dear Rotaractors, Happy to get back to you through our District Monthly Letter - MILES. I’m extremely delighted with the way our District Conference went. My special thanks to everyone who made the conference a remarkable one. A special mention to my home club - Rotaract Club of Karur for hosting the conference.

The major activities for the year have been completed very successfully. I’ve visited many clubs and was wondered by seeing the kind of projects and activities that our Rotaractors have done at their club levels.

It is good to see many clubs working on documenting their activities through bulletins and magazines. I appreciate all clubs who take effort in doing such great works.

During the next two months, most of our Rotaractors are having examinations. So, we haven’t planned any events at district level. However, there will be events at club levels. I wish all the Rotaractors who are appearing for various examinations to do well and come out higher in life.

So far, in this year we had an excellent work as a team and especially the Golden District Team whose contribution has been amazing and much of those could be seen in the conference too.

I request everyone to keep up this momentum going till the end of this year.

Many thanks!”

Regards, Rtr. B. Balachander DRR (2017-18) +91 96263 51115 rtrbalachander@gmail.com

From Editor’s Desk “Yes! The Golden Jubilee Year has been a great success for us. Stepping into the 51st year of Rotaract, we take pride to be a part of this wonderful organization. We have just three months left out in this Rota Year and we hope to make the best out of it.

It’s all because of the vibrant Rotaractors who have been involving continuously in all the activities of Rotaract, we have been always able to keep a benchmark in everything we do.

I hope that this DML serves as a forum wherein Rotaractors can gain ideas for doing projects. I need your input if the content of the DML is to remain fresh and interesting.

The success of the MILES depends on your response. I would appreciate your feedback / suggestions to be sent to Editor Rotaract 3000.

Explore..! Experience..! Excel..!”

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MILES OF APRIL 2018 XXVII Rotaract District Conference Date: March 17 & 18, 2018 Host: Rotaract Club of Karur Venue: Cliff Resort, Yercaud, Salem RI District 3000 celebrated the 27th Rotaract District Conference 2014 at Cliff Resort, Yercaud during March 17 & 18, 2018. It was a grandiose celebration for the Golden Team to showcase the achievements and the fulfillment of the dreams and visions during this Rota year.

Our Annual District Conference was well supported with 300+ Rotaractors from more than 60 clubs, and, highly successful, according to the feedback received so far. From the outset there was a good atmosphere, aided by a series of engaging speakers, good food, entertainment and fellowship.

It was a two day event carrying lot of delightful moments that made the complete show worth as a whole. Moreover the venue and the chill weather with scenic beauties around made the Rotaractors to have a really wonderful time.

The event started with a formal inauguration followed by Rotaract Golden Jubilee Year Celebration which is observed by cutting cake. We have also got contestants for Mr. & Miss. Gold, a show for our young Rotaractors to showcase their talents. At the end of the first day, we had District Council meet followed by DRR election for the year 2019-20. Then was the DJ night which made our Rotaractors to party hard all through the night.

The second day went so good with talks of eminent speakers and the final rounds of Mr. & Miss. Gold as well. Also, there were cultural performances from many of our Rotaractors. The result of the DRR election was announced officially. The Conference finally ended up with formal valediction ceremony. The Rotaractors were given some worthy goodies before they left.

The event was blessed with the presence of District Governor, Past District Governors, District Governor Nominee, Rotary Youth Service Team and many other Rotarians. The speakers and the entertainers we had for the two days kept our Rotaractors involved and active throughout the conference.

The Conference Organizing team and the Golden District team has put the best of their efforts in making the event a grant success. This District Conference is undoubtedly a remarkable achievement in the Golden Jubilee Year.

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MILES OF APRIL 2018 XXVII Rotaract District Conference (Cont’d)

Opening Ceremony

Golden Jubilee Year Celebration

Mr. & Miss. Gold

District Council Meet

Cultural Show

DRR Election & Closing Moments

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MILES OF APRIL 2018 District Cultural - ‘என்(ண்)களம்’ Date: February 4, 2018 Host: Rotaract Club of Madurai Elite & Sacs Venue: Madura College,Vidya Nagar,Madurai The Annual Rotaract District Cultural - ‘என்(ண்)களம்’ was hosted by Rotaract Club of Madurai Elite & Sacs at Madura College. Events like singing, dance, mine, photography etc. were conducted to entertain the participants. Prizes were distributed to the winners under each category.

This was a complete pack of fun and a refreshing event for our Rotaractors who were working on lot of activities and projects continuously.

Announcements: DRR’s Official Visit All Clubs are requested to conduct DRR’s Official visit as it can give more chances for your club to get recognized in the Annual District Awards. The visit can be conducted separately in their club or joining with other clubs of the zone or district. Please ensure that your club has paid the DAF. Contact the ZRR or ARR for your club and plan the visit accordingly.

Register your club with RI & Get eligible for RI Citation If your club is chartered, it must be listed as an active club in the official Rotary website www.rotary.org. So, it’s a must to update the Rotaract Clubs and membership data in the RI website earlier or else there are possibilities for the club to be terminated. You will have to satisfy certain criteria to receive citation from Rotary International. For more details, contact district officials.

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MILES OF APRIL 2018 Communal Harmony Event Date: March 1 & 2, 2018 Host: Rotaract Club of Jamal Mohamed College - Men Venue: ADW Hr. Sec. School, Solamadevi, Thiruvarambur, Trichy The Rotaractors of Jamal Mohamed College conducted sports and games for the students to make them mentally and physically fit. The students had lot of fun playing the games and showed a lot of sportive character. The Rotaractors also provided the exam materials for the students who are going to appear for their SSLC examination.

Eye Camp Date: March 2, 2018 Host: Rotaract Club of SACS MAVMM Engg. College Venue: SACS MAVMM Engg. College, Madurai The Rotaractors of SACS MAVMM Engineering College organized an Eye Camp named 'Optic 2K18'. The Eye Specialists gave a talk regarding the importance of eye care and checked the eyes of the students and the staffs and provided medical advice for lasting vision.

Wishes & Congratulations! – Incoming DRRs of RI Dist. 3000 Rtr. R. Lokesh Kumar DRR (2018-19) Rtr.V. Harish DRR (2019-20)

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MILES OF APRIL 2018 Fellowship through Service Host: Rotaract Club of PSNACET On 4th March, 2018, the Rotaractors of PSNACET planted five tree saplings at R.C.Sirumalar Elementary School, Semadaipatti, Dindigul. On 5th March, 2018, an exhibition was conducted to showcase the talents of the Rotaractors in art with creativities that are made out from waste materials. On 9th March, 2018, the Rotaractors organized a blood donation camp within their college as a part of the global initiative in Rotaract named as Mahadan. On 11th March, 2018, the Rotaractors distributed cloth bags in Dindigul bus stand to shops that were using plastic bags. The main goal was to stop the use of plastic bag and prompt cloth bag which is degradable. On the same day, the Rotaractors visited the Anbalayam Ashramam, Dindigul and met the small children’s living there and shared their knowledge, love and experience with them. On 14th March, 2018, the Rotaractors distributed old dresses to the poor people living in the street side and to the people with fewer resources. On 15th March, 2018, the Rotaractors bought and gave things like plastic chairs, mat, plate and tumblers to one of the Anganwadi in Begampur, Dindigul and satisfied their basic needs. On 18th March, 2018, the Rotaractors visited Anbalayam Ashramam and painted the black board which was in the Ashramam for better learning of kids using black board. On 23rd March, 2018, Rotaract Club of PSNACET exchanged letterheads, pins, flags and a band of various Rotaract Clubs to tie up with them and work together for the development purpose and to have a great relationship among various Rotary International Districts.

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MILES OF APRIL 2018 Club Events:

Women’s day celebration by Kongu College of Arts and Science (05-03-2018)

Women’s Day Celebration by Rotaract Club of Jenney’s Academy (08-03-2018) (28-02-2017)

PETALS ’18 – Annual Magazine release by Rotaract Club of Jamal Mohamed College – Women (09-03-2018)

JAMFO ’18 – Annual Magazine release by Rotaract Club of Jamal Mohamed College – Men (13-03-2018)

Rotaract Valediction & Farewell at Rotaract Club of Srinivasan College of Arts & Science (28-03-2018)

DRR’s Official Visit and Valediction Ceremony at Rotaract Club of Holy Cross College, Trichy (13-03-2018)

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