Car Rally of Rotarians for Polio-Free India reach Chandigarh

In order to generate awareness about polio eradication drive, a nation-wide awareness rally of six Rotarians in two cars, reached Chandigarh. 

The two cars were flagged of on December 11 from Kochi for a 63 days trip covering 23 states and 18,500 kilometres will culminate at a Rotary conference in Coimbatore in February 2012.

They were received by Rotarians of local Clubs and senior Rotarians including District Governor Manpreet Singh Gandhoke. 

On their way from Ludhiana they were greeted by Rotarians at Morinda, SAS Nagar, and later of all tricity at the Rotary House. 

The team comprised of Rtn. Georgekutty Kariyanappally, Rtn. Anil Kumar, Rtn. Krishna Moorthy, Rtn. K R Rajan, Rtn. Shylesh and Rtn. Sunil, who have taken the initiative as part of the Rotary’s commitment to make India a polio-free country.

They will be staying in the houses of local Rotarians before being flagged off for Delhi on Monday morning.

In New Delhi, the team along with World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNESCO officials, will call on the President, Mrs Pratibha Patil and the Prime Minister, Mr Manmohan Singh.

At several places school children will hold rallies to welcome the nation-wide rally. Team leader Georgekutty said the Rotary Clubs are taking this initiative as part of their commitment to make India a polio-free country.

This is the crucial time for India since it is completing one year of polio-free India on 13th January 2012 and the need now is to be more vigilant and cautious to ensure that it does not recur. 

City of Bangkok beckons you.

Hope you have registered yourself for Rotary International Convention at Bangkok with your family.  Here's a peep into this amazing city.


Discover Bangkok from Rotary Thailand on Vimeo.

Make 2012 and Beyond Special for Yourself!

As we ring in the New Year, it is time once again to pause our lives for a while, and look within...or better still, "Reach Within", as Kalyan Banerjee says it.  

We are living through an exciting time when the entire world is looking towards India... for the knowledge it possesses, for its IT prowess, for its growing economic impact,  for its multi-skilled young human resources, and of course, for the treasure trove of spirituality. Coupled with that is a growing strength of  Rotarians trascending human barriers of diverse cultures, religions, or castes, that augurs well for a better future for humanity.

"Reach Within..." to discover the love, care and compassion that resides within each one of us, and see the world around us with a new perspective.

"Reach Within to Embrace Humanity" by showering and sharing love, care and compassion for the humanity at large. 

The most quoted author C.N. Bovee writes beautifully, "There is no better exercise for your heart, than reaching down and helping to lift someone up!!!" 

Yes, there is no greater pleasure than helping someone rise. 

Let this be our promise to ourself for 2012 and beyond, to exercise our hearts and reach the people in need. 

This alone is the biggest reason of our being a Rotarian. This alone is our religion. Or as Dalai Lama says, "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." 

Rise. And let the new religion of love, compassion and care permeate through our beings and "embrace humanity".

Why you should be in Bangkok in May 2012?

Rotary International Director Yash Das shares his views and lists out the 4 most pressing reasons for all Rotarians in India especially, to be there in Bangkok for the RI Convention, 6-9 May 2012.

I'm going to be there. Will you be?

Friends it is time that you get yourself registered for the Rotary International Convention to be held at Bangkok in May 2012.
There are many reasons to be Bangkok in 2012 for the RI Convention. The first, and perhaps the only reason is to express our solidarity with our Rotary leader Kalyan Banerjee with massive presence at Bangkok.
Please get in touch with Club President for more details.
Here's a message from RI President.