Independance Day Celebrations with Parent Rotary

On 15th, August, 2011, Rotaract club of Behala along with Rotary club of Behala celebrated Independence Day with a bunch of projects through-out the day.

The day started with our visit to Mohonananda Bramhachari Sishu Seva Pratisthan,. We went to the maternity and children’s ward of the hospital and met the mothers and children. We distributed fruits and wished them for a speedy recovery

We then visited Rota-school run by our parent Rotary. Flag hoisting was done by us along with the students and members of the local club. After flag hoisting we sang the national anthem and also distributed food packets to the children who enjoyed them to the fullest. Our club President Rtr George was also felicitated by the members of the local club Nabin Sangha.

Thakurpukur Cancer Hospital was our next destination for the day. First we made our way to the Director’s chamber. The director, who along with the secretary, of the Hospital showed us a short movie of the inception of the hospital,. We visited few general wards before reaching the children’s ward, were we distributed fruits, chips, biscuits, etc to all the small kids. We also spend a quality time with them and wished them a speedy recovery and also tied friendship bands to them.

Our last destination was Calcutta Blind School. We distributed food packets among all the students. The students took part in cultural program and had great fun. It was a Day of fun, satisfaction, and everything we planned and expected to happen with Rota-school being added to our program list as a surprise bonus. Our entire event was covered by Shristi channel.

Rakhi at Santi Niwas and Mentaid

Our visit to Santi Niwas-The old age home was from 6:30pm. We were very happy tie rakhi’s to the inmates and give them sweets, who with our presence were overjoyed. The authorities as usual were very co-operative and appreciated our work which we have been carrying out for many years now. Our club president and secretary were also presented with “Magic Cross” by the inmates and they were ecstatic throughout our stay.

Due to heavy rain, classes at Mentaid-a school for special children were called off on 13th Aug and hence we had to visit the school on the 16th of August. The day started on a very positive note at “MENTAID”, on the 16th August, 2011. With our arrival into the school the teacher in-charge gave a brief history of the school and took us the students. When we entered the students started singing for us with teacher’s co-coordinating them. We also acknowledged them gave cakes and chocolates to them. We enjoyed to the fullest with by reciprocating the affection we received. We got a wonderful support from Ann Ranjana aunty in coordinating the event in the school. The school has two branches and we visited both in new Alipore and in Behala, with Behala being the first one. The teachers thanked us all and we bid goodbye to them with a promise to meet soon

Due to heavy and un-called for rain we had to cancel our visit to Calcutta Blind School and we regretted the fact gravely.

Shine 2011- Rotaract Club of Behala's 15th Installation Ceremony

Rotaract club of Behala organized their 15th installation ceremony on Saturday 6th August, 2011 at Rotary sadan auditorium from 6:30 pm onwards. The registration started from 6:00pm. The moderator’s role was donned by Rtr Shuvranshu and Rtr Mousumi.

The dais was graced by the Chief Guest Rtn Rajani Mukherjee-DG(N) 2013-14, Rtn Debashish Sarkar (DRCC 2011-12), Parent Rotary President Rtn Dr. Siddharth Chakraborty along with our club incoming and outgoing presidents and secretaries. The ceremony was of grandeur with the proceedings falling into the right places, right from the National anthem to the speech by the Chief Guest.

An excited Rtr George took over the mantle of the club’s leadership from the charming Rtr Debdatta; whose efforts along with her team last year were appreciated with no second thoughts by all present in the auditorium. The new board for the Rota-year 2011-12 was introduced by the president and new members Harsh Bothra, Punit Saraf and Rituparna Mukherjee were inducted into the club by DG (N) Rtn Rajani Mukherjee, while new member Samina Kauser couldn’t make it to the installation owing to the holy month of Ramzan, but was introduced by the moderator. Activities report for the last year was presented outgoing secretary Rtr Shireen and the theme for the Rota-year 2010-11 along with the installation bulletin was unveiled.

The attendance at the ceremony was 74 and short, but meaningful speeches were delivered by, DRCC- Rtn Debashish Sarkar, IPDRCC Rtn Barun Das, President (Rotary club of Behala) Rtn Dr. Siddharth Chakraborty and Chief Guest Rtn Rajani Mukherjee-DG (N) 2013-14.

All dignitaries on dais were felicitated on the occasion, so were the Rotarians present. PDRR- Mr. Purojit Roy was also present and so was PDRR Rtn Sanjeev Gandhi. Rotaractors from R.I.D 3240 also graced the occasion coming all the way from Durgapur and Shantiniketan and were all felicitated. The event was followed by Fellowship. Like every year, the event was a successful one and was appreciated by all present.