| Like other
Rotary clubs, RCCR is involved in serving the lesser priviledged sections of
the community to make their life better. Other than
the annual job fair J4U and
constantly supporting the Antyoday Anath Ashram at Paushi, Contai, the activities of RCCR is
primarily focussed towards community service and foster fellowship between
members.
Please contact us if you are
interested in making the society better in any small way you can, or if you
are interested to become a member of the Rotary family through our club.
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Inter-City Meet on "Make Dreams
Real"
Saturday, 19th July, 2008
Reported by Rtn. Amitava Dasgupta
The first Inter-City Meet hosted by the Rotary District
3291 was held at G D Birla
Sabhaghar amidst a nearly full house audience entertained by a wonderful
starter theme dance presented by interactors.
Issues which were discussed included :
- Mother and Child Health and Hygeine
- Primary Education.
- Child trafficking
- Drug abuse.
- Child Labour
Ms Paromita Suharto, WHO Representative to India
highlighted the WHO initiative in India mainly as advisory to planning
commission, research, identify critical areas that require immediate action,
policy making and working out strategies to Central Government of India.
Ms Sandhya Bajaj Member National Commission for protection of Child rights
acknowledged the contribution of the good work Rotary had been doing all
these years and committed to propose Rotary to be part of the National
Commission for Protection for Child Rights. She also stressed the importance
and obligations of a mandatory Social Audit. She observed on the life of
children of con mates where either or both of the parents are in Jail
custody. Child trafficking for cheap labour drug peddling and sex workers
was the other poignant issues discussed.
Rtn. PDG Shri Chandramohan ji raised the issue of Child Labour and the
pivotal decision of scaling down the age recognized for Vocational training
courses to Class I-II levels rather than Class VIII. Rtn Prabhat ji & Rtn.
Tapan Gooptu stressed on identification the root cause for Child labor and
the Governments proactive role in legislation as well as proper enforcement
of Law such that atleast primary education can be provided to one and all.
Rtn PDG Shri Shekhar Mehta conducted a perfect brainstorming session with
exclusive participation of the key speakers as well as Rotarinas in the
audience as well as Interactors present in large numbers.
Rtn PDG Shri Chandramohan ji raised the inadvertent issue of any or every
Rotary Club having to wait for 3 yrs and submitting audited balance sheets
for a customary approval from MOHA still not considered as NGO due to
constitutional rights and obligations where as other recognized NGO lower in
expertise and capability are invited to participate in Government programs.
Interactors from DPS Mega City Public School raised the issue of parents
forcing children to participate in realty shows a major concern where
children can’t accept failure leading to depression and even major
psychological trauma cases. They also raised the significant issue of
Government initiative in counseling the parents of those who force them to
child labour. Ms Bajaj complimented that definitely the Government is on
keen lookout and working out directives for children participating in realty
shows.
Representative from the UNICEF State Chapter solemnly welcomed Rotary
initiatives and participation as Partners in Service.
It was a perfect conclusion with Interactors from St James School presenting
a skit on Child Labour and prizes were given out for the poster n essay
competition with "Make Dreams Real" as the theme.
Rtn. DG Nayantara Pal Choudhuri reiterated our commitment and endeavors all
to "Make Dreams Real" and Earth a better place to Live in.
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President Nihar takes charge - 3rd
Installation Meeting
Saturday, 12th July, 2008
The 3rd Installation Meeting of Rotary Club of Calcutta Renaissance
was held on Saturday, 12th July, aboard the barge MV Ahalya, at Millennium
Park Jetty. Immediate Past President Prakash Nahata handed over the mantle
of leadership to Niharendu Chakravarty amidst company including District
Governor Rtn. Nayantara Palchoudhuri, Secretary-General Rtn. Sukhendu
Banerjee, DS(Admin) Rtn. Meeta Lakhotia, AG Rtn. Sampath Kumar, ZR Rtn.
Sushil Tawar and Presidents and Secretaries of other Rotary clubs.
Special thanks go out to Rtn Prakash for organising the
wonderful barge trip and to Rtn Sanjeeb for the sumptuous lunch.
But the maximum credit goes to Installation chairman Rtn
Chirabrata for organising the whole show.
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Serving Water to Salt Lake Rath
Yatra Pullers
Friday, 4th July, 2008
This was the first Community Service project of the club in 2008-09, which
was held at AC-15, Salt Lake on 4th July, 4pm. It was well attended by club
members, including those who were less frequent in the past.
As the Rath approached AC-15, we were found busy with other volunteers
serving “sharbat” and tea to the yatra participants.
Kudos to Rtn Mausam for organizing this programme within a short period and
that also, from outside Kolkata!
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