I'm a Rotarian. I make the Difference

On Ist of July the entire Rotary world would get into action with renewed vigour to Make a Difference.  And already the plans are afoot and the new team is all set to take up the baton of leadership from their immediate predecessor, to take Rotary to still greater heights.

Each one of us is capable of making a difference in the life of someone; in our family, our immediate neighbourhood, the city or town or the country we live in, and in the process, in the entire world. 

Do a Daily Good and make a Difference.  

Howsoever small it may be.  

I am reminded of the tale of a child who finds lots of fish left dying on the seashore with the receding tide.  He picks up a fish and throws it back into the sea.  And he keeps on moving, picking up another fish with his little hands and throwing it back into the water.   

Watching the little child's action from a distance, an old man approaches him and tells him, that he won't be able to do anything since there are thousands of fish on the shore.  It would be futile.  It won't make any difference what you are doing, says the man. 

It won't make any difference what you are doing, says the man. 

The child picks up another fish from the sandy shore, gasping for life, shows to the man, and says, "It makes a difference to this one at least," and throws the fish back into the water. 

Let's remember, as a Rotarian, we cannot ignore our potential to act and save a life.  Or even change a life through little acts of kindness as humans.  

And that is what makes a Rotarian more humane. 

Tell to the world, "I'm a Rotarian. I Make a Difference"

Get ready for Inter-District RYLA3080 Chandigarh

Let’s serve together, work together and enjoy together

Soft spoken, accomplished artist, sensitive to the societal concerns, the incoming President of our Club Neenu Vij, is a person who is ready and enthused to take up the baton of leadership for 2016-17, and run on the path of service with the support of Rotarians and their families.  Here is her first communication to all the Rotarian friends, which we reproduce here: 


My Dear Fellow Rotarians

It’s my absolute privilege to write to you all as President Elect of this prestigious club.

When I sit back and read the history of this club, I am in awe of it. A club whose history runs parallel to the growth of a dream city, the efforts, passion and vision of all the Rotarians who served as presidents, from Justice Mr.R .P. Khosla in 1958 to our current President Mr. D. P. Singh. The high standards set by all of them, the memorable moments shared and result-oriented projects delivered, my admiration and idolization manifolds.

 I bow to all of them !

I appreciate the gestures of members who have been contributing in terms of resources, ideas, time and energy, by attending meetings, sponsoring and participating in projects.and being available when the need arises.

May our tribe continue to expand joyfully.

I feel proud to be a part of that club which has produced a Rotary International President. A rare honour for all of us. His knowledge, observation, motivation and  guidance is what every club aspires for!

This feeling gives me immense energy, confidence and creative stimulation  that you have reposed your faith in me and my team and  have  given us a chance to serve this glorious club.We shall put in our best to explore new avenues to serve humanity. I shall always  need your support, strength, guidance, time, talents and resources to accomplish a vast number of service and fellowship ideas.

Let’s serve together, work together and enjoy together.

You are free to share your ideas, visions and projects which you think we can achieve. Please fill the attached form and send it back to me. I would like to know you better.

My best wishes and warm regards to all of you .

Rtn. Neenu Vij
President 2016-17

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Six Steps to Make a Difference!

As Rotarians we face with numerous issues and problems around our neighbourhood, in our community, and unlike 80 percent of the people who would like to crib and complain, or blame the people, the municipal corporation or the government for not doing anything about it.   

But fortunately, you as a Rotarian, belong to that 20 percent class of people, who are happier, who know that any problem is just a mere challenge, and is a situation which can be tackled effectively.

You are the person who is a professional and a leader in your business or vocation and know that you can bring about this change.  You are that 20 percent of the confident community leader, as a Rotarian, who knows that everything is possible.

How one goes about this?
The moment you discover a community issue that needs to be tackled immediately, stop for a while, and write down :

How can I change this situation and transform the lives of the people affected by it?  Simple. As a leader in your business or profession this is a normal management challenge and you handle those situations normally like any manager would do to find out the process involved. This is just like any other project.  Draw out the matrix for

•         WHAT the problem is? Define it. How bad the situation is. What is the source of the issue? What specific problems it is causing to the community?

•         WHO would benefit? Talk to the people, and find out what would make them happier. What change they would need? What are their specific requirements?

•         WHICH are the specific resources that you would need for the project?  Money, human resources, cooperation of the community and other stakeholders? Identify them and list that out. And most significant aspect is the knowledge, skills and expertise that you as a Rotarian, and a leader of your business can bring on to the table.

•         Ask other Rotarians in the Club how they can contribute. What are the key skills they can deploy to bring about this change.

•         WHEN: The timeline. To execute any plan, one needs very specific timeline to implement the project. List out the step-by-step process involved.

•         ACT NOW.  That is the mantra. The ultimate success of any project or plan is to start. Go ahead and just do it.

(c) CJSingh / September 14, 2015