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The document is the March 2011 issue of the Rotaract District 3010 newsletter. It provides updates on various Rotaract club activities in District 3010 during the month of March. Some highlights include: - The District Administrative Council held meetings to plan projects for the coming quarter, including voluntary blood donation drives and responding to the nuclear disaster in Japan. - The Rotaract Club of Delhi South held educational and tree planting activities in Palam Village as well as a medical camp. - The Rotaract Club of NSIT Regency launched Project Sankalp to empower underprivileged children through education. - Various clubs celebrated International Women's Day and held other community service projects during the month.
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Rotary International News
“A tailor-made opportunity for India’s weavers “
By Arnold Grahl and Ryan Hyland
Rotary International News -- 22 March 2011
By Peter Schmidtke
Rotary International News -- 14 February 2011
Photos by Alyce Henson/Rotary Images
While a 2005-06 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar in
India, Hannah Warren gave a child laborer money to buy a dress.
She remembers wishing she could have done more to help the girl.
During her scholarship, which was sponsored by the Rotary Club of
Loves Park, Illinois, USA, Warren learned to speak Hindi and tutored
illiterate women.
In 2008, Warren returned to India to photograph sari weavers in
Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, part of a project funded by the Royal
Society for Asian Affairs. She had planned to shoot portraits of the
women wearing their hand-woven garments, but none of them could
afford to own the exquisite saris they wove for others or even to buy
the raw materials. So instead, Warren gave the women funds to
purchase materials to make their own saris. In their portraits, she
says, the weavers “looked so beautiful and proud” wearing the first
saris they had designed for themselves.
The experience motivated Warren to found Jhoole, a fair-trade
social entrepreneurship. The enterprise, based in Maheshwar,
provides impoverished women with training, materials, and an
international market for hand-woven goods so they can earn a living
wage.
In 2010, a US$12,500 Rotary Foundation Matching Grant provided
Jhoole with looms and other equipment, 1,500 pounds of cloth and
thread, and funds to cover office expenses, publicity, and website
design. It also covered the cost of training in weaving, sewing, and
personal finance from the Indore School of Social Work. The grant
was supported by the Loves Park club and four others in District
6420, including a $7,500 contribution from the District Designated
Fund. The Rotary Club of Khargone in District 3040 also provided
funding.
“With Hannah as a catalyst, we were given the opportunity to
improve the lives of women and children in an area of the world our
members may never visit,” says Past District 6420 Governor Anita
Papich.
District 3040 Governor Nalini Langer says that Warren “is making
commendable endeavours to empower women weavers and keep
the art of Maheshwari handlooms alive.”
“There is no way I could be doing this [work] were it not for my
Ambassadorial Scholarship,” Warren says. “Like Jhoole's programs,
Rotary scholarships are not a one-time donation; they are an
investment in goodwill.”](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/showcasemarch-110626072647-phpapp02/85/Showcase-march-2-320.jpg)
Showcase march
- 1. MARCH 2011 VOL. # ONE ISSUE #9 ROTARACT DISTRICT 3010 SHOWCASE District Administrative Council : In this issue Plans For The Future RI News …Page 2 DDR’s Desk …Page3 Club Cognizance SUBHEAD. SUBHEAD. SUBHEAD. …Page 4 Points To Ponder ...Page 7 Just Jotting …Page 8 Monthly Mosaic …Page 9 Bits n Pieces …Page 10 DAC Team at the Project Meet, Noida The DAC team has been conducting sessions for chalking out the plans to be executed in the coming quarter. A brainstorming session was held on 27th March at Connaught place , where the team members put forward their ideas for community projects. Some of the good ones were jotted down for immediate action. The meeting proved to be immensely fruitful as all issues right from Voluntary Blood Donation to the nuclear disaster in Japan were discussed. To finalize the projects , another session was held on 17th April at Sec 15, Noida. The projects were given serious thought and tentative dates were put up. Many DAC team members volunteered to be a part of the various allocated teams. Information rregarding the projects will be conveyed to all of soon. We hope all of you to come up and support us in making the District Projects a major success. Stay Connected !!!!! Facebook Group:**Rotaract District 3010** www.rotaractdistrict3010.com
- 2. Page 2 Rotary International News “A tailor-made opportunity for India’s weavers “ By Arnold Grahl and Ryan Hyland Rotary International News -- 22 March 2011 By Peter Schmidtke Rotary International News -- 14 February 2011 Photos by Alyce Henson/Rotary Images While a 2005-06 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar in India, Hannah Warren gave a child laborer money to buy a dress. She remembers wishing she could have done more to help the girl. During her scholarship, which was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Loves Park, Illinois, USA, Warren learned to speak Hindi and tutored illiterate women. In 2008, Warren returned to India to photograph sari weavers in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, part of a project funded by the Royal Society for Asian Affairs. She had planned to shoot portraits of the women wearing their hand-woven garments, but none of them could afford to own the exquisite saris they wove for others or even to buy the raw materials. So instead, Warren gave the women funds to purchase materials to make their own saris. In their portraits, she says, the weavers “looked so beautiful and proud” wearing the first saris they had designed for themselves. The experience motivated Warren to found Jhoole, a fair-trade social entrepreneurship. The enterprise, based in Maheshwar, provides impoverished women with training, materials, and an international market for hand-woven goods so they can earn a living wage. In 2010, a US$12,500 Rotary Foundation Matching Grant provided Jhoole with looms and other equipment, 1,500 pounds of cloth and thread, and funds to cover office expenses, publicity, and website design. It also covered the cost of training in weaving, sewing, and personal finance from the Indore School of Social Work. The grant was supported by the Loves Park club and four others in District 6420, including a $7,500 contribution from the District Designated Fund. The Rotary Club of Khargone in District 3040 also provided funding. “With Hannah as a catalyst, we were given the opportunity to improve the lives of women and children in an area of the world our members may never visit,” says Past District 6420 Governor Anita Papich. District 3040 Governor Nalini Langer says that Warren “is making commendable endeavours to empower women weavers and keep the art of Maheshwari handlooms alive.” “There is no way I could be doing this [work] were it not for my Ambassadorial Scholarship,” Warren says. “Like Jhoole's programs, Rotary scholarships are not a one-time donation; they are an investment in goodwill.”
- 3. Page 3 From The DRR’s Desk Dear Friends, THE FOUR WAY TEST Warm Rotaract Greetings!! Of the things we think, March has been an eventful month for Rotaract in our district. Projects ranging from Holi celebration to Womens’ day celebration to education of underprivileged to say or do… medical camps to e-campaigns and many more were taken up by clubs. I would like 1. Is it the TRUTH? to congratulate all these clubs for doing a fantastic job. 2. Is it FAIR to all I would like to congratulate specially , NSIT Regency Club for doing outstanding work in the field of education and development of the underprivileged Children of concerned? the society through project SANKALP. Teaching these kids five days a week with 3. Will it build GOODWILL 25 volunteers involved in teaching, course and content development, skill enhancement, awareness campaign, documentary shooting and web development is and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? simply outstanding. Projects like these create a direct impact to the society as 4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to these developing children would be the face and future of India. all concerned? I would also like to congratulate Rotaract Club of Delhi South for consistently taking up activities like Polio drop camps, medical health checkup camps , education of the underprivileged people of Palam Village. This not only shows their love and care but also a commitment towards the development of these people. All clubs must find Service Above Self an underprivileged area around their locality and consistently work throughout on their development. I would like to urge to all clubs that this Newsletter – “ Showcase” belongs to you people. Kindly send in your suggestions , articles , jokes etc.. to us. This newsletter is circulated to almost every district in the Country, all Rotary clubs in our district. Its a great platform to express yourself through writing ,paintings etc.. in this Rotary International Theme newsletter. I wish all the very best to clubs for their future endeavors. For 2010- 2011 Tonnes of Love & Regards, Rtr. Manik Gupta DRR District 3010 - Learning Through Fellowship Rotaract District 3010 Theme For 2010-2011 Rtr.Manik Gupta, DRR 2010-11
- 4. Page 4 CLUB COGNIZANCE ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI SOUTH General Body meeting was called early March on March 6 th , 2011 wherein the various events to be executed throughout the month were discussed and new ideas were introduced. A tree plantation campaign was organized at Prathmik Vidyalaya, sector- 27, Noida on Tuesday, March 5th, 2011. The club conducted an educational activity at Prathmik Vidyalaya in sector 27, Noida on March 7th, 2011. Rotary Blood Bank organized a Blood Donation Camp at Accenture (DDC1A and DDC2), DLF Cyber City Phase 2, Gurgaon on March 08, 2011. Rtr.Nikhil Nanda volunteered for the event. Educational Activity by RC DELHI SOUTH The members of the group went on an outing to Okhla Bird Sanctuary on Sunday March13th, 2011 to promote team unity and encourage the members to be even more active in the club activities. Their parent Rotary club planned to distribute free water filters to the households of Palam village. On the March20th, 2011 rotaractors went to the Palam village and did the survey in the houses of Indira Park locality of Palam village. The members of Rotaract club of Delhi south contributed in the CLOTHES DISTRIBUTION project organized by ROTARY CLUB OF DELHI SOUTH frequently in Palam village. A medical camp was organized in Palam village on March 27th, 2011. People were given free medical checkup and were also prescribed medicines accordingly. The Delhi South members have been working hard towards building their Tree Plantation, RC DELHI SOUTH own club website. ROTARACT CLUB OF HAPUR Rotaract club Hapur gave sradhanaji on SHAHEED DIVAS to BHAGAT SINGH, RAJ GURU and SUKHDEV. Club held a meeting with doctors for free dental check up camp and also to conduct a polio drop camp in city . A meeting called up of the rotaract club members and elected Rtr.FIROZ CHOUDHARY as the president for the year 2011-12. Shaheed Divas, RC HAPUR
- 5. Page 5 CLUB COGNIZANCE ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI VIKAS E-Cmpaign:AntiCorruption: Continuing our e campaigns,Delhi Vikas added the e campaign against corruption and circulated a mail over the issue of corruption and jan lokpal bill at the peak time when this issue was raised. Teaching nearby poor kids of workers- Our group member Dharmendra Rai during his vacations after exams took the initiative of teaching voluntary to the nearby kids of the workers working at a construction site in Mehrauli,nearby his house. BATTLE AGAINST CORRUPTION A Rotaract Club, Delhi Vikas,District 3010. Initiative: BATTLE Club members meet in Shastri Park. Campaign, 2011 The members of the club including secretary met near the slum area around shastri park metro station to look into the condition of the people living there in order to plan events for them. RC DELHI VIKAS, E-Campaign ROTARACT CLUB OF NSIT REGENCY NSIT Rotaract Club has initiated Project Sankalp in areas around JJ Colony and Bharat Vihar, a step towards empowerment of the underprivileged. The Club Conducted a seminar on PLACEMENT/CAT preparation in the college auditorium , a step towards guiding our fellow Rotaractors towards Career planning, skill enhancements and Analytical thinking required for cracking these examinations. The Club members are providing technical assistance to NGO jaagriti in developing website and applications. Club members are working for Centre for civil society, publicizing their documentary festival Jeevika. Project Sankalp, RC NSIT REGENCY ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI RIVERSIDE The Club held a meeting do decide the projects to be done in the future. We’re this close to Ending Polio Campaign Rotary International
- 6. Page 6 CLUB COGNIZANCE ROTARACT CLUB OF ASET To celebrate the spirit of womanhood, Rotaractors of ASET celebrated International Women’s Day in the college premises by giving a rose to every female teacher and other subordinates. The rotaractors conducted a rally and shouted slogans to encourage people to quit smoking, and step ahead towards a healthy lifestyle. Visit to “Samvedna”on 15th March : A team of 10 rotaractors went to visit mentally challenged children in Shalimar Bagh, near Pitampura. Heal the world- 16th and 17th March :A team of 8 rotaractors bought plant saplings from a nursery nearby college area. These plants were sold to raise funds for social activities conducted by RC-ASET. Seminar on Women empowerment- 16th March :Two rotaractors from RC ASET attended a seminar at Amity University, Noida on 16th March. No Smoking Campaign, RC ASET Holi Mela- 15th and 16th March :Holi Mela was organised in the college canteen area to celebrate the festive season. Amitech 2011: The annual techno-cultural fest of ASET :The extravaganza was held on 25th and 26th March, 2011. RC ASET put up 4 stalls. Each stall had 4 organisers to attend to their respective events. More than 50 rotaractors took part in this huge fest. ROTARACT CLUB OF DADRI CITY R.C. Dadri city organised a Holi Programme “AAYO FAGUN RE, HORI RE HORI RE” in this programme Holi was celebrated with Sandal & Flowers. It was a Rotary & Rotaract Families get-together programme. Rtr.Manik Gupta {D.R.R} and Rtr. Himanshu Gupta {Z.R.R.} also paricipated in this programme. All Members of Rotaract club of Dadri city were together for “HOLIKA DEHEN” and disributed the “JAUN-BALIAN” to all members & their families. RC DADRI CITY, Holi celebrations ROTARACT CLUB OF DELHI VIVEK Celebrated as “ National Safety Day” Project – “Saavdhani hi Suraksha Hai” Celebrated as “INTERNATIONAL WOMENS”S DAY” event Project “ PAHCCHAN..!! ” Visit to “ AAHAR – THE INTERNATIONAL FOOD FAIR”- Project “ChakkLe..!! Participating in “ SUDINALAYA celebrates Joy of Empowerment INTERNATIONAL WOMENS”S DAY” event chief guest – Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India. Celebrated as “WORLD CONSUMER RIGHT DAY – Jaago Graahaq Jaago” Event Organised a Event as “WORLD WATER DAY” Project “JAL Bacchao... RC DELHI VIVEK, Women’s Day KAL Bacchao..!! “
- 7. Page 7 March Club Performance 3000 2500 Clubs Of The Month 2000 1500 1000 Points To Ponder 500 0 March Club Performance Here’s a tally of points awarded to the Rotaract clubs based on the projects done, participation in district events, communication level and the quality of the reports sent. Communication with District Star Club Of The Month 300 250 200 Rotaract Club of 150 100 Delhi Vivek 50 Communication with 0 District Projects Of The Month Project Sankalp - Development and teaching of Underprivilged , five days a Total Performance Level week & English teaching classes for Cleaning staff etc. of college- NSIT 3500 Regency 3000 2500 Medical Camp in Palam Village - By Delhi 2000 South 1500 1000 Total Performance Women's Day celebration - By ASET , 500 Delhi Vivek Level 0 Holi Celebration - Dadri City Well Done Rotaractors . . .!!! Keep UP The Good WOrk
- 8. Page 8 EDITORIAL Just Jotting The first step towards getting “ somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.” Warm Rotaract greetings to our readers!!! Hope you are keeping well. It is good to see many clubs working hard despite time and Rtr.Jyoti Bhatt District Editor 2010-11 schedule constraints. Kudos to you guys! But for the rest of you, buck up!! There has been a decline in many clubs’ activities which is unacceptable at this time when all of us are up and ready for some major action. Comic Corner The next few months are going to be some of the very best ones of this Rotaract year as the DAC team has many events and projects lined up for all of you. But as we have been saying constantly, we require full support from all of you to make our endeavors a success. We hope to see better efforts from your side. Take Care! Rtr.Jyoti Bhatt District Editor 2010-11 The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible.
- 10. Page 11 Page 10 BITS ‘n PIECES ANNUAL ROTRACT DISTRICT CONFRENCE OF PAKISTAN AND AFGANISTAN This is to inform you that the Annual District Conference of Rotaract District 3272, Pakistan and Afghanistan is scheduled to take place on the 23rd and 24th April 2011 at Lahore. The registration fee is Rs 2500 which includes all expenses for the stay. All interested Rotaractors must contact immediately so further plans may be finalized. For Details contact : Rtr. Deepti Gahrotra, deepti.gahrotra@gmail.com http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=132376810117069 Rotaract is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young men and women ages 18 to 30. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they’re sponsored by a local Rotary club. This makes them true "partners in service" and key members of the family of Rotary. Through the Rotaract program, young adults not only augment their knowledge and skills, but they also address the physical and social needs of their communities while promoting international understanding and peace through a framework of friendship and service. Membership starts with you! Invite friends, family and co-workers to become members of Rotaract Got A Story ? Email your creations to Jo_groove@yahoo.com before 10th May 2011 It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.