Installation - 20th July 2010

We had our installation on the 20^th of July 2010. It was a well attended programme with an overwhelming response from both the Rotary and the Rotaract sides. The Chief Guest for the day was Rtn. DG Olivannan and the Guest of Honor was Rtn. Pres. Gunasekhar. Also in attendance were Rtns Prasanna Shenoy , George Cherian among others. Rtr. DRR Suresh , Rtr. DRS Swathi , Rtr. Solomon , Rtr. Theja, and others District Rotaract Officials were also present. The event began at about 3.15 pm and cane to a close at about 5.15 pm. We would like to thank every single person who was helped us in successfully holding this event. Thank You !!

A detailed report will follow...

Face to Face - Rtr. Yasin Bijapuri M.A.M.

We caught up with our President Rtr. Yasin for a brief interview. Here are the excerpts from that candid interview : -

1. For how many years now have you been associated with the Rotary movement?

A. I’m stepping into my 3^rd year in Rotaract. I started of as a plain Green Rotaractor who working for his Credits (Loyola College insists that every fresher does 120 hrs of Community Service).

2. Who were the main Reason/ source of Inspiration behind you joining this Rotary Movement?

A. To be really honest, I come from a Rotary family. My father is a Past President of a Rotary Club (the Rotary club of Madras North). But still, there were people like Rtr. Inder Kumar (President of RCLC for the Rotary Year 2008-09), Rtr. Aditya Mohan and the current president Rtr. Praveen who inspired me to achieve much more than just the hours required for finishing the credits.

3. When you initially joined this movement, did you imagine that you would rise to the position you are in now?

A. I actually never expected to come to the position where I am in now. I was just like any other Rotaractor, coming to the club on the 1^st day of college, where I saw this huge 20 x 10 banner put up with a phrase proclaiming that this club is the World’s Largest Rotaract Club. Even imagining me becoming something close to my current position in the club was impossible at that time.

4. You have now been elevated to the post of President of the club. How does it feel? Do you agree with the Spiderman maxim “With great power comes greater responsibility”?

A. Being the president of such an illustrious club now definitely makes me feel like I’m on cloud nine. Moreover, after seeing the work and the appreciation received by my past presidents, I feel motivated to reproduce the same. Yes, I strongly believe in that maxim and my biggest challenge will be to keep up with the standards set by my seniors and take it up a few notches further,.

5. Over the last two years, which project has been a special one according to you?

A. The project that is close to my heart is definitely ‘Meliora’ – the reason been that the result of the project was positive and helped many young school children to understand the Merits in joining and being part of the Rotary Movement. It was indeed heartening to see many students take a pledge to join Rotaract in their College years and even Rotary after that. I’m happy the project was a roaring success and I would target at conducting it in a bigger and better way this year.

6. Do you have any pet project / special project for the year?

A. There is nothing like a PET project for this year as such, because RCLC itself is something close to my heart, and what me and my team will need to concentrate on will be to organize every single project in the best way possible and see to that the standards are maintained or even elevated. To put it short, every project will get the SPECIAL treatment.

7. You were the Associate Editor of the club last year. How was that experience? Also, you were part of the organizing committee for WOW – DRC 2009-10. Was it an enriching exposure?

A. Being a part of the Editorial Team in the Club last year was amazing. Especially during the time of framing up Club Reports with people like Rtr. Jude, I felt like I was going through an amazing learning experience, though we couldn’t revive our Bulletin as planned. All that work and my performance as the Director for Professional Service helped me in bagging a role as part of the Organizing Committee for WOW ’10 (Annual District Rotaract Conference). That again, was a really unforgettable event.

8. What would be your parting words to our Green Rotaractors?

A. Firstly, I would like to extend my warm greetings to them from the RCLC family. We people are definitely special because we belong to the one of the finest institution in the country, and further we should feel proud to be a part of the Rotaract Club of Loyola College. All that I would like tell you is to make the best of the opportunity provided to you. Rotaract is one organization which offers almost everything including Individual Development, Fun and Frolic apart from the chance of serving the community around us. Emphasis and importance is given to each and every person and that depends on how you much interest you take. Target for something more than just getting credits and you would achieve it in the gamble and continue to be in the movement. Thank you :)

( Rtr. Yasin Bijapuri is a really wonderful , down-to-earth, and intellectual person. A great motivator of people, he is currently doing his Third Year Bachelor's in Commerce at Loyola College )

Two Birthdays - Twice the Fun :)

3^rd of July was a very special day for our club – reason being it was the birthday of two of our members namely Rtr. Prabhoo Narayanamoorthy and Rtr. Mervyn Rozario. We celebrated their birthday by cutting a nice cake at the club office and had great fun J. We one again wish them well in all their future endeavors J

Loyola Sweeps DRC Awards 2009-10 :)

The Rotaract club of Loyola College won Six awards at today's DRC Awards Ceremony held at the MGR Janaki College campus. The awards Include :

Rtr. Britto Manohar - Star of Rotaract

Rtr. Praboo N. - Star of Rotaract

Best Club Service Project - OTH and Shoot Em Up

Best Supportive Club

Best Professional Service Project - Meliora '10

Best Ongoing Project - Nature's Crusaders ( at Vandalur Zoo )

A big Thank You to all those who made it possible .... :)

A detailed report will follow :)

Say No to Drug Abuse

On 26^th June 2010 , which was celebrated as “ International Day against Drug Abuse”, the Rotaractors from our club initiated a SMS Campaign by sending a message to everyone they knew, asking them to take an oath stating that they would not dabble with DRUGS ever in their lives. We are indeed happy to have done our bit in creating awareness in society and look forward to continuing the good work in future too.

Helping Keep Loyola Clean :)

On the 30^th of June 2010 , a few Rotaractors from our club , including Rtr. Yasin and Rtr. Pradeep , met Rev. Fr. Joe Arun ( Secretary – Loyola College ) and handed over to him about 50 dustbins to be placed at various locales on the campus. This move was widely appreciated by one and all as it will greatly help in maintaining the lush green campus of Loyola College in a clean manner.

Happy New Year :)

Hello Mates :) It gives us profound pleasure on wishing every one of you on this happy occasion of Rotary New Year. May all your Hopes and Aspirations for the new year come true. Have a happy New Year ahead :)

Regards ,

The Rotaract Club of Loyola College ( 2010 - 2011 )

Soon - An Indian at the helm of RI !!!

Yes friends... You read it right. According to the decision taken at the Rotary Convention in Quebec , Canada , KALYAN BANERJEE of the Rotary Club of Vapi in Gujarat will be the President of Rotary International for 2011 - 2012 !! What a gr8 achievement for India !!

We , the Rotaract Club of Loyola College , heartily applaud his efforts so far and wish him well in all his Future Endeavours.

http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/conv10june23_banerjee.aspx