Face – to Face with Rtr. Praveen .T. V.

One of the friendliest persons that we’ve seen at Loyola, Rtr.Praveen is quite popular among his seniors, peers and juniors. Currently the President of Rotaract Club of Loyola College, Rtr.Praveen strikes a chord with you almost immediately. Hence, when he agreed to spend some time to answer a few questions for me, I knew that I was going to enjoy this rendezvous. Read on...

Q. Who introduced you to Rotaract?

Praveen: It was my good friend Rtr.Prabhoo Narayana Moorthy Who first urged me to join the Rotaract Club in college.

Q. Which quality or aspect of Rotaract appeals to you a lot?

Praveen: Forgiveness... You can afford to do mistakes here at Rotaract and then learn from your mistakes. It is not like the Corporate World where they might hire you in the morning for your intellectual capacity and yet fire you before evening for a silly mistake you make!

Q. Who are your inspiration / role model at Rotaract? - Please mention Rotaractor(s) and Rotarian(s)....

Praveen: A good number of people have led me by example including Rtn.George.B.Cherian, Rtn.Prasanna Shenoy, Rtn.Ahluwalia, Rtn.Subbu and Rtr.Inder Kumar, Rtr.Solomon Victor, Rtr. Lakshmi Theja, Rtr.Sujit, Rtr.Manoj, Rtr.Hanif, Rtr.Aditya, Rtr.Sharan.

Q. In the past 3 years, have you, at any point, regretted joining Rotaract?

Praveen: No. Rotaract has been nothing but a great learning experience for me.

Q. What is the happiest moment you can recall in Rotaract?

Praveen: My journey in Rotaract all these years has thoroughly been an exceedingly satisfying one. Attending RYLA and Conducting RYLA twice deserve special mention though.

Q. You were an Interactor initially. Which do you like more - Rotaract or Interact?

Praveen: Yes, I was an Interactor at first, but it was in Rotaract that I got more exposure. That is what helps Rotaract score over Interact.

Q. Of all the programmes you conducted / took part in, which is your personal favorite and why?

Praveen: Undoubtedly it is RYLA, because it was the project that made me to stay in Rotaract.

Q. On a concluding note, would u like to say something to our green rotaractors??

Praveen: Invest your valuable time correctly and sense some improvement in Rotaract Movement rather than just working towards finishing off your required hours for the sake of credits. I consider myself an example of as to how Rotaract can mould a person. If you have any queries, feel free to call me @ 9884525023. Thank You and Good Luck.

(Rtr.Praveen.T.V. has completed his Bachelors in Business Administration from Loyola College, Chennai and is now pursuing his Masters in the same field)

Brief Annual Report --- 2009-10

The Rotaract Club of Loyola College (sponsored by the Rotary Club of Madras) was installed on the 25^th of June 2009, the year being of immense significance, as it marked the 25^th year of the inception of the club.

“Operation Treasure Hunt” was conducted in September for the Green Rotaractors. The Club, in collaboration with SNEHA – an anti-suicide organization, conducted a stress-management workshop in September in order to discover ways of curbing the escalating suicide rate within the society.

The Rotaract Youth Leadership Awards 2009 (RYLA) was conducted in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Madras Central on the 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th of October at Dakshin Chitra which was a roaring success. MELIORA ’10 was initiated by the club in January, targeting the spheres of youth leadership to evoke an overwhelming pledge of continuity in the Rotary movement.

A paintball shootout was organized on Feb. 16^th where Rotaractors were allowed to break free and de-stress at the Paintball battleground in Thiruvanmiyur. The club exhibits its dedication to Rotary and the society by continuing its commitment towards traditional projects such as Pulse Polio, Vandalur Zoo Project and Blood Donation for the 15^th year in succession. J

Rotaract - A Brief Introduction

Are you looking for something to do? Do you want to meet new people, make a difference in your community, network with community, business, and civic leaders all while developing your leadership skills? Do you want to be a part of an international network that is changing our world?

Then Rotaract is for YOU!

What is Rotaract?

Rotaract is an international organization of young professionals and students ages 18 to 30 that are committed to service and leadership in their communities and abroad. Established in 1968 by Rotary International, Rotaract is a global network of young people who are changing the world with clubs in over 170 countries.


What does Rotaract do?

Through our activities, we focus on service (both locally and globally), professional development, leadership development, and fellowship. We do this through bi-monthly meetings, regular service projects, and social events.

Rotaract members also have the opportunity to attend regional and international conferences. Conferences offer opportunities to make lasting friendships with Rotaractors from around the world while learning from fantastic speakers and educational workshops.


What is Rotary International?

Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 32,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas.

Rotary club membership represents a cross-section of the community's business and professional men and women. The world's Rotary clubs meet weekly and are nonpolitical, nonreligious, and open to all cultures, races, and creeds.

The main objective of Rotary is service — in the community, in the workplace, and throughout the world. Rotarians develop community service projects that address many of today's most critical issues, such as children at risk, poverty and hunger, the environment, illiteracy, and violence. They also support programs for youth, educational opportunities and international exchanges for students, teachers, and other professionals, and vocational and career development. The Rotary motto is Service Above Self.


How is Rotaract connected to Rotary?


Rotaract can be described as the "younger" version of Rotary. Rotaract clubs are sponsored by Rotary clubs and are true partners in service. Rotaract Clubs sponsored by the local Rotary clubs: Rotaractors have an open invitation to attend the weekly meetings of sponsoring Rotary clubs, and their members drop by Rotaract meetings as well. Rotaractors also participate in projects of sponsoring Rotary clubs as well as the projects of other Rotary clubs. Rotarians are the business and civic leaders of our community, and interacting with them through service provides Rotaract members with unique opportunities to learn and be mentored.


Why join Rotaract?

Everyone has their own reasons for joining. Maybe you are new to Louisville and looking to meet people. Maybe you want to get involved in something that is making a difference. Or maybe you are just curious! Whatever your reasons, you owe it to yourself to check out Rotaract!

• Meet new people
• Enhance your leadership skills
• Interact with Rotarians- the business, civic, and community leaders of Louisville
• Get involved in the local community
• Get involved in the global community
• Attend international conventions
• Develop friendships with Rotaractors around the world
• Learn about yourself
• Make a difference

Goals of Rotaract

The goals of Rotaract are:

● to develop professional and leadership skills;
● to emphasize respect for the rights of others, and to promote ethical standards and the dignity of all useful occupations;
● to provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world;
● to provide opportunities for working in cooperation with sponsoring Rotary clubs; and
● to motivate young people for eventual membership in Rotary.

Who can join?

Anyone between the ages of 18 and 30 who is looking for something new is invited to join Rotaract! Members might be young professionals, recent college graduates, current college students, or anyone! Most of our members are young professionals in their mid twenties and span from non-profit careers to the corporate world, from education to government. We have members who are single and members who are married. So no matter who you are, you will fit right in! Everyone is welcome. !!